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Sloanea fasciculata

Declining

Overview

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

Sloanea fasciculata 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 species depends.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sloanea fasciculata inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, where it grows in the humid, mist-shrouded conditions typical of these ecosystems. The species requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures found in these specialized tropical montane environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sloanea fasciculata classified as Endangered?
Sloanea fasciculata 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 fasciculata 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 species depends.
Where does Sloanea fasciculata live?
Sloanea fasciculata 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 Sloanea fasciculata?
The main threats to Sloanea fasciculata 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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