Cloud forest
View article: Leaf traits plus growth and dieback data for cloud forest epiphytes in a cloud exclusion treatment at Wayqecha Biological Station, Peru
Leaf traits plus growth and dieback data for cloud forest epiphytes in a cloud exclusion treatment at Wayqecha Biological Station, Peru Open
Datasets for the paper: The potential of Tropical Montane Cloud Forest epiphytes to acclimate to a drier microclimate
View article: Habitat degradation relates to reduced immune function in nestlings, but not adults, of a tropical forest bird
Habitat degradation relates to reduced immune function in nestlings, but not adults, of a tropical forest bird Open
Human-induced habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation are among the leading causes of species decline worldwide. This is particularly true in tropical forests, where unique, often highly specialized fauna is under threat. By altering r…
View article: Specialization of bat-fly interactions at different elevations in a montane forest of Northern Peru
Specialization of bat-fly interactions at different elevations in a montane forest of Northern Peru Open
Hippoboscoidea flies exhibit highly specific ectoparasitic relationships with bats, shaped by both intrinsic factors (e.g., bat behavior) and extrinsic factors (e.g., land use). Understanding the dynamics of these parasite–host interaction…
View article: Hidden diversity in Fuscoporia: description of three resupinate species from Neotropical cloud and rain forests
Hidden diversity in Fuscoporia: description of three resupinate species from Neotropical cloud and rain forests Open
Fuscoporia ( Hymenochaetaceae ) is a genus of wood-decaying polypores widely distributed in tropical and temperate forests. Despite recent advances, its taxonomy remains challenging, especially for resupinate species. In this study, we des…
View article: Chronicle of a death foretold: Lepanthes nasariana (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae), a newly described high-Andean orchid facing a worst-case climate change scenario
Chronicle of a death foretold: Lepanthes nasariana (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae), a newly described high-Andean orchid facing a worst-case climate change scenario Open
Newly discovered species are increasingly found to be threatened. For some, their formal description may already foretell their extinction, a phenomenon we here term the “Nasar Effect.” This phenomenon is inspired by the tragic fate of San…
View article: A synthesis of the biogeographic history of Brazil’s phytogeographic domains
A synthesis of the biogeographic history of Brazil’s phytogeographic domains Open
In this study, we provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the biogeographic history of several Brazilian phytogeographic domains: the Amazon Rainforest, Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, Cerrado, Pampa, and Pantanal. We also out…
View article: Comparative ecological responses to cloud seeding in three forested basins of South Korea
Comparative ecological responses to cloud seeding in three forested basins of South Korea Open
Cloud seeding has emerged as a promising strategy for artificially enhancing water availability in forest ecosystems, thereby supporting hydrological processes and promoting ecological function. While previous studies have reported improve…
View article: Weak evaporative cooling capacity and body size shape thermal limits in tropical montane forest birds
Weak evaporative cooling capacity and body size shape thermal limits in tropical montane forest birds Open
Climate warming and forest fragmentation threaten tropical biodiversity by altering microclimates and narrowing the range of temperatures within which species can maintain optimal physiological performance. We investigated the thermoregula…
View article: Species without borders: the diversification of giant danios in Sri Lanka (Teleostei, Danionidae, Devario)
Species without borders: the diversification of giant danios in Sri Lanka (Teleostei, Danionidae, Devario) Open
The five species of Devario in Sri Lanka form a monophyletic insular diversification. Devario memorialis , D. micronema and D. pathirana are specialists that inhabit rainforest foothill streams, while D. altus sp. nov. , is confined to a s…
View article: Lijndenia phyllanthifolia (Melastomataceae—Olisbeoideae), new combination for a Critically Endangered shrub of Sri Lanka’s montane forest
Lijndenia phyllanthifolia (Melastomataceae—Olisbeoideae), new combination for a Critically Endangered shrub of Sri Lanka’s montane forest Open
Morphological analysis necessitates the transfer of the Sri Lankan endemic originally described as Memecylon phyllanthifolium to the genus Lijndenia (a group with 17 currently recognized species and a wide overall distribution in the paleo…
View article: Neobaryopsis ciliaris Darmostuk, Etayo, Kukwa & Flakus 2025, comb. nov.
Neobaryopsis ciliaris Darmostuk, Etayo, Kukwa & Flakus 2025, comb. nov. Open
Neobaryopsis ciliaris (Etayo) Darmostuk, Etayo, Kukwa & Flakus comb. nov.Neobarya ciliaris Etayo, Biblioth. Lichenol. 84: 74 (2002). Basionym.Typus.Colombia • Nariño, Pasto, corregimiento El Encano, vereda Sta. Isabel,…
View article: Neobaryopsis ciliaris Darmostuk, Etayo, Kukwa & Flakus 2025, comb. nov.
Neobaryopsis ciliaris Darmostuk, Etayo, Kukwa & Flakus 2025, comb. nov. Open
Neobaryopsis ciliaris (Etayo) Darmostuk, Etayo, Kukwa & Flakus comb. nov. Neobarya ciliaris Etayo, Biblioth. Lichenol. 84: 74 (2002). Basionym. Typus. Colombia • Nariño, Pasto, corregimiento El Encano, vereda Sta. Isabel, 30 - S lago La Co…
View article: Contrasting genetic diversity and ecological niche modelling of the montane grass mouse <i>Akodon montensis</i> in the south of the Atlantic Forest
Contrasting genetic diversity and ecological niche modelling of the montane grass mouse <i>Akodon montensis</i> in the south of the Atlantic Forest Open
Akodon montensis is widely distributed throughout the Atlantic Forest (AF) hotspot biodiversity, encompassing Brazil and reaching its southern limit in eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Here, we combined analysis of molecular da…
View article: Rapid Global Deforestation Leaves Forest‐Dependent Raptors With Half of Their Suitable Habitat Remaining
Rapid Global Deforestation Leaves Forest‐Dependent Raptors With Half of Their Suitable Habitat Remaining Open
Raptors—a group that includes hawks, eagles, owls, and vultures—are among the most imperiled vertebrates, with over half of species declining and one‐fifth threatened with extinction. Most raptors depend on forests for survival, yet the ex…
View article: Desiccation tolerance of terrestrial fern gametophytes is linked to the light levels of the sporophyte habitat in the cloud forest
Desiccation tolerance of terrestrial fern gametophytes is linked to the light levels of the sporophyte habitat in the cloud forest Open
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View article: Inter- and intra-annual ring width and δ13C responses to drought in tree species of a laurel cloud forest (Tenerife, Canary Islands)
Inter- and intra-annual ring width and δ13C responses to drought in tree species of a laurel cloud forest (Tenerife, Canary Islands) Open
View article: Forest Canopy Layer Code
Forest Canopy Layer Code Open
R script for large-scale mapping of forest canopy layering. The approach combines tree-based and area-based methods, using airborne laser scanning point clouds together with individual tree detection (ITD) information (tree height and posi…
View article: A novel model quantifies epiphyte-mediated temperature and water dynamics in a tropical montane cloud forest
A novel model quantifies epiphyte-mediated temperature and water dynamics in a tropical montane cloud forest Open
View article: A New <em>Peyritschiella</em> Species (Laboulbeniales, Ascomycota) on Staphylinidae (Coleoptera, Insecta) from the Tropical Montane Cloud Forest of Mexico
A New <em>Peyritschiella</em> Species (Laboulbeniales, Ascomycota) on Staphylinidae (Coleoptera, Insecta) from the Tropical Montane Cloud Forest of Mexico Open
One new species of Laboulbeniaceae, Peyritschiella styngeti, is described and illustrated. Characterized by appendages with a black constriction at the base, perithecia with four papillae on the apical zone, cruciform bilateral symmetry, a…
View article: Community‐level trait variation of epiphytic bryophytes supports trade‐off aligned with leaf‐economic spectrum in vertically stratified tropical montane cloud forest canopies
Community‐level trait variation of epiphytic bryophytes supports trade‐off aligned with leaf‐economic spectrum in vertically stratified tropical montane cloud forest canopies Open
Tropical montane cloud forests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth and are vulnerable to climate change due to reliance on atmospheric moisture. Epiphytic bryophytes (i.e. mosses, liverworts and hornworts) dominate these ecos…
View article: Non‐Volant Mammalian Diversity, Occurrence, and Ecological Patterns in a Tropical Montane Forest in Sarawak, Borneo
Non‐Volant Mammalian Diversity, Occurrence, and Ecological Patterns in a Tropical Montane Forest in Sarawak, Borneo Open
Mammalian species are key in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The tropical rainforest in Borneo is characterized by its rich biodiversity and rugged interior, which houses various forest types from the lowland dipterocarp forest to the mon…
View article: Nitrogen cycling genes abundance in soil and aboveground compartments of tropical peatland cloud forests and a wetland on Réunion Island
Nitrogen cycling genes abundance in soil and aboveground compartments of tropical peatland cloud forests and a wetland on Réunion Island Open
View article: New species of asexual fungi: <i>Anaselenosporella amphiramosa</i> and <i>Dictyocheirospora curviapex</i> from cloud forest in Veracruz, Mexico
New species of asexual fungi: <i>Anaselenosporella amphiramosa</i> and <i>Dictyocheirospora curviapex</i> from cloud forest in Veracruz, Mexico Open
The tropical mountain cloud forest is a rare type of ecosystem with great biodiversity. However, in both Mexico and worldwide, it is severely threatened. Based on conidiogenesis type, conidial secession, and conidial morphology, specimens …
View article: Cloud Forest Library
Cloud Forest Library Open
Cloud Forest LibraryThis dataset is a point cloud collection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and other landscape elements. Each specimen is available as in .laz, .e57, .pcd, .ply, .xyz, and .3dm format. See the collection online at xy…
View article: Activity Patterns and Predator–Prey Interactions of Mammals in the Cloud Forest of Tamaulipas, Mexico
Activity Patterns and Predator–Prey Interactions of Mammals in the Cloud Forest of Tamaulipas, Mexico Open
The analysis of activity patterns is a valuable tool for understanding the temporal organization of mammal communities, which is determined by biological requirements, resource availability, and competitive pressures both within and betwee…
View article: Tree Clearing for Coffee Production Threatens the Tropical Cloud Montane Forests of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, with Implications for Soil Fertility
Tree Clearing for Coffee Production Threatens the Tropical Cloud Montane Forests of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, with Implications for Soil Fertility Open
Tropical montane cloud forests (TMCFs) are biodiversity hotspots that have been increasingly cleared to cultivate coffee under full sun exposure, replacing traditional shaded agroforestry systems. This study evaluated the impact of TMCF cl…
View article: Does climatic variation drive the adjustment of functional traits? An assessment of Tropical Montane Cloud Forest tree species
Does climatic variation drive the adjustment of functional traits? An assessment of Tropical Montane Cloud Forest tree species Open
Introduction Tropical montane cloud forests (TMCFs) host specialized plant species reliant on persistent atmospheric humidity, including fog immersion obligates and relict assemblages. Understanding anatomical and morphological adaptations…
View article: Synopsis of Mesoamerican Freziera (Pentaphylacaceae, Ericales)
Synopsis of Mesoamerican Freziera (Pentaphylacaceae, Ericales) Open
View article: Cross-scale assessment of the impacts of chronic seasonal drought and episodic typhoons on subtropical montane cloud forests
Cross-scale assessment of the impacts of chronic seasonal drought and episodic typhoons on subtropical montane cloud forests Open
The data that support the findings of this study.
View article: From Cloud Forests to Páramos: How Climate Shapes Moss-Associated Nitrogen Fixation
From Cloud Forests to Páramos: How Climate Shapes Moss-Associated Nitrogen Fixation Open