VU

Brachyotum azuayense

Unknown

Overview

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

Brachyotum azuayense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Azuay Province, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in montane ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andes of southern Ecuador, typically occurring at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters. It grows in humid, moss-rich environments along forest edges and in secondary growth areas within its restricted range in Azuay Province.

Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE

VU

Brachyotum angustifolium

Unknown
CR

Blakea steyermarkii

Declining
VU

Gravesia pulchra

Declining
VU

Blakea calycularis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachyotum azuayense classified as Vulnerable?
Brachyotum azuayense 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. Brachyotum azuayense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Azuay Province, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in montane ecosystems.
Where does Brachyotum azuayense live?
Brachyotum azuayense 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 Brachyotum azuayense?
The main threats to Brachyotum azuayense 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.