VU

Piper schuppii

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper schuppii faces significant 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 schuppii inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, typically growing as an epiphyte or understory shrub in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. The species requires the specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed primary forests, including high humidity levels and stable temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper schuppii classified as Vulnerable?
Piper schuppii 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. Piper schuppii faces significant 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 schuppii live?
Piper schuppii 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 schuppii?
The main threats to Piper schuppii 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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