CR

Asplundia clementinae

Unknown

Overview

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

Asplundia clementinae faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic palm's survival in montane ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy. It requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-elevation tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Asplundia clementinae classified as Critically Endangered?
Asplundia clementinae 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. Asplundia clementinae faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic palm's survival in montane ecosystems.
Where does Asplundia clementinae live?
Asplundia clementinae 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 Asplundia clementinae?
The main threats to Asplundia clementinae 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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