CR

Centropogon albostellatus

Declining

Overview

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

Centropogon albostellatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forest environments and forest edges at specific elevational ranges. It requires intact forest canopy and understory vegetation typical of tropical montane ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Centropogon albostellatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Centropogon albostellatus 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. Centropogon albostellatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Centropogon albostellatus live?
Centropogon albostellatus 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 Centropogon albostellatus?
The main threats to Centropogon albostellatus 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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