VU

Dendrophorbium silvani

Unknown

Overview

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

Dendrophorbium silvani faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching in the Andes. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist. Mining activities and road construction in montane regions further fragment the already limited habitat available to this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in areas with persistent fog and high humidity, often on steep slopes and forest edges where moisture levels remain consistently high.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendrophorbium silvani classified as Vulnerable?
Dendrophorbium silvani 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. Dendrophorbium silvani faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching in the Andes. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist. Mining activities and road construction in montane regions further fragment the already limited habitat available to this endemic shrub.
Where does Dendrophorbium silvani live?
Dendrophorbium silvani 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 Dendrophorbium silvani?
The main threats to Dendrophorbium silvani 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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