VU

Wercklea intermedia

Unknown

Overview

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

Wercklea intermedia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee plantations and pastureland has reduced the species' already limited range in Costa Rica's mountainous regions. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this cloud forest specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wercklea intermedia inhabits montane cloud forests and wet premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Costa Rica's mountainous regions. The species requires the high humidity and consistent moisture provided by cloud forest ecosystems, typically growing in understory conditions with filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wercklea intermedia classified as Vulnerable?
Wercklea intermedia 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. Wercklea intermedia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee plantations and pastureland has reduced the species' already limited range in Costa Rica's mountainous regions. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this cloud forest specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Wercklea intermedia live?
Wercklea intermedia 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 Wercklea intermedia?
The main threats to Wercklea intermedia 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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