VU

Aequatorium jamesonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Aequatorium jamesonii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its Andean range. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions exist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented habitat patches. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing environmental pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests along the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires the persistent moisture and specific microclimate conditions characteristic of these high-altitude forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aequatorium jamesonii classified as Vulnerable?
Aequatorium jamesonii 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. Aequatorium jamesonii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its Andean range. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions exist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented habitat patches. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing environmental pressures.
Where does Aequatorium jamesonii live?
Aequatorium jamesonii 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 Aequatorium jamesonii?
The main threats to Aequatorium jamesonii 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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