VU

Tovomita microcarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Tovomita microcarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central America's tropical 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 through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tovomita microcarpa inhabits humid tropical forests and cloud forests at elevations between 500-1,500 meters in Central America. The species requires well-preserved forest canopy and consistent moisture levels typical of undisturbed montane forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tovomita microcarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Tovomita microcarpa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Tovomita microcarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central America's tropical 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 through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Tovomita microcarpa live?
Tovomita microcarpa 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 Tovomita microcarpa?
The main threats to Tovomita microcarpa 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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