VU

Begonia lugonis

Unknown

Overview

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

Begonia lugonis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range in the Philippines. Deforestation for agriculture and logging activities have reduced the quality and extent of its specialized humid forest microhabitats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to the cool, moist conditions it requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Begonia lugonis inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in the Philippines. The species requires cool, moist microhabitats with high humidity, typically growing on forest floors or rocky substrates in shaded areas under the forest canopy.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Begonia lugonis classified as Vulnerable?
Begonia lugonis 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. Begonia lugonis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range in the Philippines. Deforestation for agriculture and logging activities have reduced the quality and extent of its specialized humid forest microhabitats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to the cool, moist conditions it requires.
Where does Begonia lugonis live?
Begonia lugonis 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 Begonia lugonis?
The main threats to Begonia lugonis 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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