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Simira hirsuta

Declining

Overview

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

Simira hirsuta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on the specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity regimes essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Simira hirsuta inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Central America. The species requires the consistently moist conditions and stable temperatures characteristic of these specialized ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Simira hirsuta classified as Endangered?
Simira hirsuta 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. Simira hirsuta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on the specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity regimes essential for this species' survival.
Where does Simira hirsuta live?
Simira hirsuta occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simira hirsuta?
The main threats to Simira hirsuta 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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