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Drymonia rhodoloma

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Overview

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

Drymonia rhodoloma faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the availability of suitable epiphytic substrates and humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions of high-altitude cloud forest ecosystems where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Drymonia rhodoloma inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. This epiphytic species grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with persistent fog and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia rhodoloma classified as Endangered?
Drymonia rhodoloma is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Drymonia rhodoloma faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the availability of suitable epiphytic substrates and humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions of high-altitude cloud forest ecosystems where this species occurs.
Where does Drymonia rhodoloma live?
Drymonia rhodoloma 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 rhodoloma?
The main threats to Drymonia rhodoloma 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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