VU

Brachyotum incrassatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Brachyotum incrassatum 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.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It typically grows in areas with consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of neotropical highland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachyotum incrassatum classified as Vulnerable?
Brachyotum incrassatum 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 incrassatum 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.
Where does Brachyotum incrassatum live?
Brachyotum incrassatum 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 incrassatum?
The main threats to Brachyotum incrassatum 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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