VU

Brayopsis monimocalyx

Stable

Overview

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

Brayopsis monimocalyx faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its specialized cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic plant's survival in high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brayopsis monimocalyx inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches. The species requires consistently high humidity and cool temperatures characteristic of tropical mountain ecosystems.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brayopsis monimocalyx classified as Vulnerable?
Brayopsis monimocalyx 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. Brayopsis monimocalyx faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its specialized cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic plant's survival in high-altitude environments.
Where does Brayopsis monimocalyx live?
Brayopsis monimocalyx occurs in Argentina, and Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brayopsis monimocalyx?
The main threats to Brayopsis monimocalyx 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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