VU

Deprea ecuatoriana

Unknown

Overview

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

Deprea ecuatoriana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range in Ecuador's montane regions makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It thrives in the misty, epiphyte-rich environments characteristic of these high-altitude tropical forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Deprea ecuatoriana classified as Vulnerable?
Deprea ecuatoriana 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. Deprea ecuatoriana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range in Ecuador's montane regions makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range.
Where does Deprea ecuatoriana live?
Deprea ecuatoriana occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Deprea ecuatoriana?
The main threats to Deprea ecuatoriana 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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