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Piper longicaudatum

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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.

Piper longicaudatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity regimes essential for this epiphytic species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Piper longicaudatum inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial herb in the understory of primary and secondary forests. The species requires consistently high humidity and stable temperatures characteristic of tropical montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper longicaudatum classified as Endangered?
Piper longicaudatum 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. Piper longicaudatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity regimes essential for this epiphytic species' survival.
Where does Piper longicaudatum live?
Piper longicaudatum 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 Piper longicaudatum?
The main threats to Piper longicaudatum 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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