VU

Brachyotum johannes-julii

Unknown

Overview

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

Brachyotum johannes-julii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pastureland has fragmented its already limited montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive, potentially pushing populations to higher elevations with reduced suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of these high-altitude Andean ecosystems, including consistent moisture from cloud cover and well-drained volcanic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachyotum johannes-julii classified as Vulnerable?
Brachyotum johannes-julii 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 johannes-julii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pastureland has fragmented its already limited montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive, potentially pushing populations to higher elevations with reduced suitable habitat.
Where does Brachyotum johannes-julii live?
Brachyotum johannes-julii 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 johannes-julii?
The main threats to Brachyotum johannes-julii 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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