VU

Brachyotum fraternum

Unknown

Overview

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

Brachyotum fraternum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters in Colombia. It typically grows in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, often along forest edges and in secondary growth areas within its specialized elevational zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachyotum fraternum classified as Vulnerable?
Brachyotum fraternum 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 fraternum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range.
Where does Brachyotum fraternum live?
Brachyotum fraternum occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brachyotum fraternum?
The main threats to Brachyotum fraternum 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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