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Sclerotheca arborea

Declining

Overview

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

Sclerotheca arborea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its specialized arboreal habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sclerotheca arborea inhabits tropical montane cloud forests, typically growing as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches in humid, high-altitude environments. The species requires consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures found in undisturbed forest canopies between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sclerotheca arborea classified as Endangered?
Sclerotheca arborea 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. Sclerotheca arborea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its specialized arboreal habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic species' survival.
Where does Sclerotheca arborea live?
Sclerotheca arborea 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 Sclerotheca arborea?
The main threats to Sclerotheca arborea 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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