VU

Persea nudigemma

Unknown

Overview

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

Persea nudigemma faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native cloud forest ecosystems of Central America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has fragmented its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and fog characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems, growing in areas with high humidity and frequent cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Persea nudigemma classified as Vulnerable?
Persea nudigemma is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Persea nudigemma faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native cloud forest ecosystems of Central America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has fragmented its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.
Where does Persea nudigemma live?
Persea nudigemma 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 nudigemma?
The main threats to Persea nudigemma 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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