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Sciodaphyllum planchonianum

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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.

Sciodaphyllum planchonianum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, where it grows in the understory and forest edges. It requires the consistently high humidity and frequent fog characteristic of these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sciodaphyllum planchonianum classified as Endangered?
Sciodaphyllum planchonianum 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. Sciodaphyllum planchonianum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species thrives.
Where does Sciodaphyllum planchonianum live?
Sciodaphyllum planchonianum occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sciodaphyllum planchonianum?
The main threats to Sciodaphyllum planchonianum 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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