VU

Damrongia cyanantha

Stable

Overview

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

Damrongia cyanantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Thailand's montane forests, where logging and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized ecosystem. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and rocky outcrops in Thailand's mountainous regions, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions on limestone substrates. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in specialized microhabitats that provide the specific moisture and light conditions required for its survival.

Other threatened species in GESNERIACEAE

EN

Streptocarpus brachynema

Declining
EN

Streptocarpus erubescens

Declining
VU

Pearcea cordata

Unknown
EN

Streptocarpus burundianus

Unknown

Threatened in Thailand

Acropora hemprichiiEN

Acropora hemprichii

Declining
EN

Montipora calcarea

Declining
EN

Wrinkled Hornbill

Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus

Declining
VU

Mitrephora vulpina

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Damrongia cyanantha classified as Vulnerable?
Damrongia cyanantha 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. Damrongia cyanantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Thailand's montane forests, where logging and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized ecosystem. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to wild populations.
Where does Damrongia cyanantha live?
Damrongia cyanantha occurs in Thailand, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Damrongia cyanantha?
The main threats to Damrongia cyanantha 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.