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Piper valladolidense

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper valladolidense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has significantly reduced the species' range, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this epiphytic species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for the humid microenvironments this Piper species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically growing as an epiphyte on mature trees in the forest canopy. It requires consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight found in undisturbed tropical forest ecosystems at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper valladolidense classified as Endangered?
Piper valladolidense 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 valladolidense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has significantly reduced the species' range, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this epiphytic species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for the humid microenvironments this Piper species requires.
Where does Piper valladolidense live?
Piper valladolidense 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 valladolidense?
The main threats to Piper valladolidense 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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