CR

Zygia hernandezii

Declining

Overview

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

Zygia hernandezii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central America. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with logging activities targeting the mature forest ecosystems it requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Zygia hernandezii inhabits tropical moist forests and cloud forest margins at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires mature forest canopy conditions and is typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of Central American montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zygia hernandezii classified as Critically Endangered?
Zygia hernandezii 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. Zygia hernandezii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central America. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with logging activities targeting the mature forest ecosystems it requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Zygia hernandezii live?
Zygia hernandezii occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zygia hernandezii?
The main threats to Zygia hernandezii 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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