Centropogon azuayensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Centropogon azuayensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Azuay Province, which has fragmented its montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining forest patches where this endemic bellflower persists. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in montane ecosystems.
Habitat
This endemic bellflower inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these mist-shrouded ecosystems, which are characterized by high humidity, frequent cloud cover, and rich epiphytic communities.
