Citharexylum gentryi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Citharexylum gentryi faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's coastal and Andean foothills. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' apparent ecological specialization limits its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.
Habitat
This endemic Ecuadorian tree species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest edges in the western Andes and coastal mountain ranges. It typically occurs at elevations between 500-2000 meters in areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.