CR

Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum

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Overview

Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Peru. It is known only from Junin Department, where it grows in Andean cloud forests.

Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has fragmented the remaining montane forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations beyond the species' current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires the persistent moisture and stable microclimatic conditions characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum 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. Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has fragmented the remaining montane forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations beyond the species' current range.
Where does Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum live?
Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum 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 Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum?
The main threats to Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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