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Salmea glaberrima

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Overview

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

Salmea glaberrima faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic plant species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Salmea glaberrima inhabits moist tropical forests and cloud forest margins at elevations between 800-2000 meters in Central America. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels typical of montane forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salmea glaberrima classified as Endangered?
Salmea glaberrima 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. Salmea glaberrima faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic plant species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Salmea glaberrima live?
Salmea glaberrima 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 Salmea glaberrima?
The main threats to Salmea glaberrima 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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