Corytoplectus cutucuensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Corytoplectus cutucuensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Ecuador's montane cloud forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic species requires. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Habitat
This epiphytic plant inhabits the humid montane cloud forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude forests, including consistent moisture and filtered light.