CR

Bomarea hartwegii

Unknown

Overview

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

Bomarea hartwegii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Andean range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small patches of suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this high-altitude species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,500-3,500 meters. It requires specific microclimatic conditions found in humid, temperate zones with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bomarea hartwegii classified as Critically Endangered?
Bomarea hartwegii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Bomarea hartwegii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Andean range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small patches of suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this high-altitude species requires for survival.
Where does Bomarea hartwegii live?
Bomarea hartwegii occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bomarea hartwegii?
The main threats to Bomarea hartwegii are 5.3, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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