Brassaiopsis dumicola
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Brassaiopsis dumicola

Unknown

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Overview

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

Brassaiopsis dumicola faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and subsistence farming, has fragmented the species' specialized cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures push suitable habitat conditions to higher elevations where less land area is available.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brassaiopsis dumicola inhabits montane cloud forests and moist evergreen forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires the high humidity and consistent moisture provided by cloud forest ecosystems, typically growing in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brassaiopsis dumicola classified as Endangered?
Brassaiopsis dumicola is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Brassaiopsis dumicola faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and subsistence farming, has fragmented the species' specialized cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures push suitable habitat conditions to higher elevations where less land area is available.
Where does Brassaiopsis dumicola live?
Brassaiopsis dumicola 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 Brassaiopsis dumicola?
The main threats to Brassaiopsis dumicola 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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