Saurauia leopoldii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Saurauia leopoldii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Habitat
Saurauia leopoldii inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-elevation ecosystems, often growing in forest understory and edge habitats.
