CR

Purdiaea velutina

Unknown

Overview

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

Purdiaea velutina faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-elevation habitat requirements. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this critically endangered plant persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Purdiaea velutina inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at high elevations, typically occurring in areas with persistent moisture and cool temperatures. The species is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions found in these specialized mountain forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Purdiaea velutina classified as Critically Endangered?
Purdiaea velutina 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. Purdiaea velutina faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-elevation habitat requirements. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this critically endangered plant persists.
Where does Purdiaea velutina live?
Purdiaea velutina 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 Purdiaea velutina?
The main threats to Purdiaea velutina 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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