VU

Axinaea sodiroi

Declining

Overview

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

Axinaea sodiroi faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Andean range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests along the eastern Andean slopes of Ecuador and northern Peru, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 3,200 meters. It thrives in the consistently moist, fog-shrouded environments characteristic of these high-altitude tropical montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Axinaea sodiroi classified as Vulnerable?
Axinaea sodiroi 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. Axinaea sodiroi faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Andean range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Axinaea sodiroi live?
Axinaea sodiroi occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Axinaea sodiroi?
The main threats to Axinaea sodiroi 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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