VU

Drymonia chiribogana

Unknown

Overview

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

Drymonia chiribogana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited habitat. The plant's specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, typically found in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered trees in areas with persistent fog and high humidity levels characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia chiribogana classified as Vulnerable?
Drymonia chiribogana 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. Drymonia chiribogana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited habitat. The plant's specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Drymonia chiribogana live?
Drymonia chiribogana 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 Drymonia chiribogana?
The main threats to Drymonia chiribogana 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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