Philogenia ferox
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Philogenia ferox faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized cloud forest habitat in Central American mountain ranges. Mining operations and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation, requiring high humidity levels and persistent fog cover. It is typically found in primary forest understory with dense epiphyte communities and minimal human disturbance.