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Sloanea cruenta

Declining

Overview

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

Sloanea cruenta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restriction to high-elevation montane habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions upslope with nowhere left to retreat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in these forests further fragment the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sloanea cruenta is endemic to montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. These moist, high-altitude forests are characterized by persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and rich epiphytic communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· 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 cruenta classified as Endangered?
Sloanea cruenta 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 cruenta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' restriction to high-elevation montane habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions upslope with nowhere left to retreat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in these forests further fragment the remaining populations.
Where does Sloanea cruenta live?
Sloanea cruenta occurs in Guatemala, and 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 cruenta?
The main threats to Sloanea cruenta 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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