VU

Centropogon trichodes

Unknown

Overview

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

Centropogon trichodes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas, typically found in the understory of primary and secondary forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It prefers areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels characteristic of tropical montane ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Centropogon trichodes classified as Vulnerable?
Centropogon trichodes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Centropogon trichodes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does Centropogon trichodes live?
Centropogon trichodes 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 trichodes?
The main threats to Centropogon trichodes 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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