VU

Piper subaduncum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper subaduncum faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species is particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of lowland forest ecosystems, which disrupts pollination networks and seed dispersal mechanisms essential for population maintenance. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist conditions this species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Piper subaduncum inhabits tropical moist forests, secondary growth areas, and forest edges from sea level to moderate elevations. The species thrives in humid environments with consistent moisture, often found along streams and in partially shaded understory locations where it can access filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper subaduncum classified as Vulnerable?
Piper subaduncum 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 subaduncum faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species is particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of lowland forest ecosystems, which disrupts pollination networks and seed dispersal mechanisms essential for population maintenance. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist conditions this species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.
Where does Piper subaduncum live?
Piper subaduncum 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 subaduncum?
The main threats to Piper subaduncum 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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