CR

Cestrum chimborazinum

Unknown

Overview

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

Cestrum chimborazinum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean slopes, which has fragmented its cloud forest habitat into isolated patches. Deforestation for crop cultivation and pastureland continues to reduce the species' already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests on the slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude tropical montane ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cestrum chimborazinum classified as Critically Endangered?
Cestrum chimborazinum 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. Cestrum chimborazinum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean slopes, which has fragmented its cloud forest habitat into isolated patches. Deforestation for crop cultivation and pastureland continues to reduce the species' already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational limits.
Where does Cestrum chimborazinum live?
Cestrum chimborazinum 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 Cestrum chimborazinum?
The main threats to Cestrum chimborazinum 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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