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Rhodostemonodaphne anomala

Declining

Overview

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

Rhodostemonodaphne anomala 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, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic tree depends on consistent fog and humidity patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters, where it depends on the persistent fog and high humidity characteristic of these ecosystems. It typically grows in the understory and mid-canopy of primary and well-preserved secondary cloud forests along mountain slopes in Central America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhodostemonodaphne anomala classified as Endangered?
Rhodostemonodaphne anomala 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. Rhodostemonodaphne anomala 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, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic tree depends on consistent fog and humidity patterns.
Where does Rhodostemonodaphne anomala live?
Rhodostemonodaphne anomala 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 Rhodostemonodaphne anomala?
The main threats to Rhodostemonodaphne anomala 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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