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Burmeistera oyacachensis

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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.

Burmeistera oyacachensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific elevational zones where these specialized cloud forest conditions persist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane cloud forests of the northern Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters where persistent cloud cover creates the humid, cool conditions essential for its survival. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Burmeistera oyacachensis classified as Endangered?
Burmeistera oyacachensis 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. Burmeistera oyacachensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific elevational zones where these specialized cloud forest conditions persist.
Where does Burmeistera oyacachensis live?
Burmeistera oyacachensis 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 Burmeistera oyacachensis?
The main threats to Burmeistera oyacachensis 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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