Sciodaphyllum sararense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sciodaphyllum sararense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures.