VU

Begonia napoensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Begonia napoensis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted range in Ecuador's Napo Province makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Begonia napoensis inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments in the eastern Andean slopes of Ecuador. The species typically grows as an understory herb in shaded, moist conditions at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Begonia napoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Begonia napoensis 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 napoensis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted range in Ecuador's Napo Province makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude habitat requirements.
Where does Begonia napoensis live?
Begonia napoensis 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 napoensis?
The main threats to Begonia napoensis 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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