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Piper regale

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper regale faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the plant's slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Piper regale is endemic to montane cloud forests between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation, where it grows in the understory of humid, moss-covered slopes. The species requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures typical of these specialized high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper regale classified as Endangered?
Piper regale 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 regale faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the plant's slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances.
Where does Piper regale live?
Piper regale 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 regale?
The main threats to Piper regale 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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