VU

Cremosperma ecudoranum

Unknown

Overview

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

Cremosperma ecudoranum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's montane regions, which directly destroys its specialized cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and road construction fragment remaining populations, while climate change alters the delicate moisture conditions essential for this epiphytic species' survival. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. It occurs at elevations between 1,800-3,000 meters in primary and well-preserved secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cremosperma ecudoranum classified as Vulnerable?
Cremosperma ecudoranum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cremosperma ecudoranum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's montane regions, which directly destroys its specialized cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and road construction fragment remaining populations, while climate change alters the delicate moisture conditions essential for this epiphytic species' survival. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Where does Cremosperma ecudoranum live?
Cremosperma ecudoranum 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 Cremosperma ecudoranum?
The main threats to Cremosperma ecudoranum 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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