Blakea harlingii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Blakea harlingii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the species' already limited montane habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment into remaining forest fragments.
Habitat
Blakea harlingii is endemic to Ecuador's cloud forests, typically found in montane humid forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions of cloud forest ecosystems, including persistent fog cover and high humidity levels.
