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Persea conferta

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Persea conferta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where these trees can survive. Selective logging for valuable timber and conversion of montane forests to coffee plantations have significantly reduced available habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Persea conferta inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. These trees require the consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems, growing in the understory and canopy of these specialized high-altitude environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Persea conferta classified as Endangered?
Persea conferta is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Persea conferta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where these trees can survive. Selective logging for valuable timber and conversion of montane forests to coffee plantations have significantly reduced available habitat.
Where does Persea conferta live?
Persea conferta occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Persea conferta?
The main threats to Persea conferta are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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