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Carlowrightia ecuadoriana

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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.

Carlowrightia ecuadoriana faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in western Ecuador. The species' habitat has been extensively converted to banana plantations, cattle pastures, and urban development, with remaining forest fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Mining activities and road construction further fragment the already restricted populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits humid lowland and premontane forests of western Ecuador, typically found in understory environments with high humidity and specific soil conditions. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest remnants at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carlowrightia ecuadoriana classified as Critically Endangered?
Carlowrightia ecuadoriana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Carlowrightia ecuadoriana faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in western Ecuador. The species' habitat has been extensively converted to banana plantations, cattle pastures, and urban development, with remaining forest fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Mining activities and road construction further fragment the already restricted populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Carlowrightia ecuadoriana live?
Carlowrightia ecuadoriana 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 Carlowrightia ecuadoriana?
The main threats to Carlowrightia ecuadoriana 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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