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Sloanea ahuatoso

Declining

Overview

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

Sloanea ahuatoso faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout 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 tree depends on consistent fog and humidity patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sloanea ahuatoso is endemic to montane cloud forests of Central America, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. These humid forests are characterized by persistent cloud cover, high moisture levels, and rich epiphyte communities that create the specialized microclimate conditions this species requires.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sloanea ahuatoso classified as Endangered?
Sloanea ahuatoso 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. Sloanea ahuatoso faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout 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 tree depends on consistent fog and humidity patterns.
Where does Sloanea ahuatoso live?
Sloanea ahuatoso occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sloanea ahuatoso?
The main threats to Sloanea ahuatoso 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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