VU

Bidens orofenensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Bidens orofenensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized ecological niche. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this high-altitude endemic's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane grasslands and rocky slopes at high elevations, typically found in specialized microhabitats with well-drained soils. It occurs in areas with specific moisture and temperature regimes characteristic of tropical highland ecosystems.

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EN

Bidens cosmoides

Declining
VU

Piptolepis monticola

Unknown
Libanothamnus parvulusCR

Libanothamnus parvulus

Declining
EN

Gynoxys neovelutina

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bidens orofenensis classified as Vulnerable?
Bidens orofenensis 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. Bidens orofenensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized ecological niche. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this high-altitude endemic's survival.
Where does Bidens orofenensis live?
Bidens orofenensis 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 Bidens orofenensis?
The main threats to Bidens orofenensis 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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