VU

Deprea psilophyta

Unknown

Overview

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

Deprea psilophyta faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Andean highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It grows in areas with consistent moisture and cool temperatures, often in forest understory or edge habitats with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Deprea psilophyta classified as Vulnerable?
Deprea psilophyta 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 psilophyta faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Andean highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range.
Where does Deprea psilophyta live?
Deprea psilophyta 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 Deprea psilophyta?
The main threats to Deprea psilophyta 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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