VU

Brachyotum benthamianum

Unknown

Overview

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

Brachyotum benthamianum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. Mining operations in the Andean regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through habitat degradation and pollution. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this high-altitude endemic's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the northern Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It thrives in humid, cool environments with consistent moisture from fog and precipitation, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachyotum benthamianum classified as Vulnerable?
Brachyotum benthamianum 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 benthamianum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. Mining operations in the Andean regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through habitat degradation and pollution. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this high-altitude endemic's survival.
Where does Brachyotum benthamianum live?
Brachyotum benthamianum 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 benthamianum?
The main threats to Brachyotum benthamianum 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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