Chusquea maclurei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chusquea maclurei faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of its high-elevation habitat. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches further threatens population connectivity and long-term viability.
Habitat
This bamboo species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It typically grows in the understory of primary and secondary forests where consistent moisture and filtered sunlight create optimal conditions for its development.