VU

Blakea madisonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Blakea madisonii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as montane cloud forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by cloud forest ecosystems. Infrastructure development and road construction in mountainous regions further fragment remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Blakea madisonii inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, where it grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial shrub in the perpetually moist conditions created by frequent fog and cloud cover. These specialized ecosystems are characterized by high humidity, moderate temperatures, and abundant epiphytic vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blakea madisonii classified as Vulnerable?
Blakea madisonii 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. Blakea madisonii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as montane cloud forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by cloud forest ecosystems. Infrastructure development and road construction in mountainous regions further fragment remaining habitat patches.
Where does Blakea madisonii live?
Blakea madisonii 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 Blakea madisonii?
The main threats to Blakea madisonii 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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