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Cobaea aequatoriensis

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Overview

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

Cobaea aequatoriensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Ecuadorian range. The species' specialized climbing habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on intact canopy structure for support and pollinator networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the cloud forests where this endemic vine occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic climbing vine inhabits the cloud forests and montane rainforests of Ecuador's Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It requires intact forest canopy structure to support its climbing growth habit and depends on the humid, stable microclimate conditions characteristic of these threatened montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cobaea aequatoriensis classified as Endangered?
Cobaea aequatoriensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cobaea aequatoriensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Ecuadorian range. The species' specialized climbing habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on intact canopy structure for support and pollinator networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the cloud forests where this endemic vine occurs.
Where does Cobaea aequatoriensis live?
Cobaea aequatoriensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cobaea aequatoriensis?
The main threats to Cobaea aequatoriensis 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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