EN

Pouteria confusa

Declining

Overview

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

Pouteria confusa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this tree depends.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pouteria confusa is endemic to montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Central America. These trees require the consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems, typically growing in primary forest understory and canopy gaps.

Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE

EN

Ecclinusa parviflora

Declining
EN

Madhuca elmeri

Declining
EN

Madhuca engleri

Declining
VU

Manilkara mabokeensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria confusa classified as Endangered?
Pouteria confusa 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. Pouteria confusa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this tree depends.
Where does Pouteria confusa live?
Pouteria confusa 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 Pouteria confusa?
The main threats to Pouteria confusa 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.