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Persea fusca

Declining

Overview

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

Persea fusca faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Caribbean and Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragment the humid montane forests it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its specialized cloud forest habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Persea fusca inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 800-2000 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Persea fusca classified as Endangered?
Persea fusca 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 fusca faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Caribbean and Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragment the humid montane forests it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its specialized cloud forest habitats.
Where does Persea fusca live?
Persea fusca 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 fusca?
The main threats to Persea fusca 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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