Brachyotum gracilescens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Brachyotum gracilescens faces primary threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its cloud forest habitat, while climate change alters the specific temperature and humidity conditions this species requires. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It thrives in the cool, moist conditions of these high-altitude ecosystems where persistent cloud cover maintains the specific microclimate requirements.
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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