VU

Saurauia microphylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Saurauia microphylla faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native montane forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest degradation in tropical mountain regions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Saurauia microphylla inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species thrives in the understory and forest edges of these moist, cool environments where consistent cloud cover provides the humidity essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saurauia microphylla classified as Vulnerable?
Saurauia microphylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Saurauia microphylla faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native montane forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest degradation in tropical mountain regions.
Where does Saurauia microphylla live?
Saurauia microphylla 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 Saurauia microphylla?
The main threats to Saurauia microphylla 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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