CR

Piper perditum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper perditum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Costa Rican cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this endemic pepper plant. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to montane cloud forests of Costa Rica, typically occurring in humid, shaded understory environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these specialized tropical montane ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Piperaceae

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Piper lippoldii

Unknown
CR

Peperomia petiolaris

Unknown
CR

Peperomia guanensis

Unknown
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Piper guanahacabibense

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper perditum classified as Critically Endangered?
Piper perditum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Piper perditum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Costa Rican cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this endemic pepper plant. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.
Where does Piper perditum live?
Piper perditum 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 perditum?
The main threats to Piper perditum 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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