CR

Piper trachyphyllum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper trachyphyllum faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to disturbed environments. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture regimes of its high-altitude forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and wet mountain slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires the humid, stable microclimates found in undisturbed primary forest understory environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper trachyphyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Piper trachyphyllum 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 trachyphyllum faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to disturbed environments. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture regimes of its high-altitude forest habitat.
Where does Piper trachyphyllum live?
Piper trachyphyllum 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 trachyphyllum?
The main threats to Piper trachyphyllum 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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