VU

Dresslerothamnus gentryi

Unknown

Overview

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

Dresslerothamnus gentryi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest regions. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have reduced its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the specific elevational zones where this epiphytic species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane forests of Ecuador, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in humid, mist-shrouded environments at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these fog-dependent ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dresslerothamnus gentryi classified as Vulnerable?
Dresslerothamnus gentryi 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. Dresslerothamnus gentryi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest regions. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have reduced its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the specific elevational zones where this epiphytic species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Dresslerothamnus gentryi live?
Dresslerothamnus gentryi 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 Dresslerothamnus gentryi?
The main threats to Dresslerothamnus gentryi 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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