CRCritically Endangered
Rudgea tayloriae
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rudgea tayloriae inhabits primary cloud forests of Costa Rica's Talamanca mountain range, thriving in the understory of moss-laden forests where persistent fog maintains year-round humidity. The species requires well-drained volcanic soils and the unique microclimate created by frequent cloud immersion at elevations between 2,400 and 2,800 meters.
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rudgea tayloriae classified as Critically Endangered?
Rudgea tayloriae 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rudgea tayloriae live?
Rudgea tayloriae occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rudgea tayloriae?
The main threats to Rudgea tayloriae are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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