CR

Allophoron farinosum

Unknown

Overview

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

Allophoron farinosum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Overcollection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical montane forests, typically growing on moss-covered rocks and tree trunks in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture. It requires very specific environmental conditions including filtered light and stable temperature ranges found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Allophoron farinosum classified as Critically Endangered?
Allophoron farinosum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Allophoron farinosum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Overcollection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Allophoron farinosum live?
Allophoron farinosum occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Allophoron farinosum?
The main threats to Allophoron farinosum 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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