EN

Brunellia zamorensis

Declining

Overview

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

Brunellia zamorensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's Zamora-Chinchipe province. Mining activities, particularly for gold and copper, pose an escalating threat to the cloud forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests between 1,800-2,800 meters elevation in the Cordillera del Cóndor region of southeastern Ecuador. It requires the persistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude cloud forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in BRUNELLIACEAE

VU

Brunellia pallida

Stable
VU

Brunellia costaricensis

Unknown
VU

Brunellia cayambensis

Declining
CR

Brunellia rufa

Declining

Threatened in Ecuador

EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
VU

Diospyros esmereg

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Brunellia zamorensis classified as Endangered?
Brunellia zamorensis 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. Brunellia zamorensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's Zamora-Chinchipe province. Mining activities, particularly for gold and copper, pose an escalating threat to the cloud forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest patches.
Where does Brunellia zamorensis live?
Brunellia zamorensis 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 Brunellia zamorensis?
The main threats to Brunellia zamorensis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.