Andesanthus paleaceus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Andesanthus paleaceus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its specialized high-altitude habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations where habitat availability becomes increasingly limited.
Habitat
This species inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and páramo ecosystems, typically found between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in specialized montane environments characterized by cool temperatures, high UV exposure, and seasonal precipitation patterns.