VU

Piper supernum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper supernum faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic pepper species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Piper supernum inhabits tropical montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters, typically growing in the understory of humid, mist-shrouded forests. The species requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper supernum classified as Vulnerable?
Piper supernum 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 supernum faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic pepper species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Piper supernum live?
Piper supernum 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 supernum?
The main threats to Piper supernum 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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