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Columnea schimpffii

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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.

Columnea schimpffii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while agricultural expansion into montane areas continues to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this humidity-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits humid montane cloud forests of Ecuador, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and canopy layers. It requires consistently moist conditions and is found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in areas with persistent fog and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Columnea schimpffii classified as Endangered?
Columnea schimpffii 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. Columnea schimpffii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while agricultural expansion into montane areas continues to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this humidity-dependent species.
Where does Columnea schimpffii live?
Columnea schimpffii 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 Columnea schimpffii?
The main threats to Columnea schimpffii 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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