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Arachnothryx peruviana

Declining

Overview

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

Arachnothryx peruviana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Peru's montane cloud forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Peruvian shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and humid forest edges at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in areas with persistent fog cover and high humidity, often found along forest margins and in secondary growth areas.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Arachnothryx peruviana classified as Endangered?
Arachnothryx peruviana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Arachnothryx peruviana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Peru's montane cloud forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Arachnothryx peruviana live?
Arachnothryx peruviana occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Arachnothryx peruviana?
The main threats to Arachnothryx peruviana 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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