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Drymonia utuanensis

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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 utuanensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized epiphytic habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests of the Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in the understory. It requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures found in these specialized high-altitude forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia utuanensis classified as Endangered?
Drymonia utuanensis 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 utuanensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized epiphytic habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Drymonia utuanensis live?
Drymonia utuanensis 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 utuanensis?
The main threats to Drymonia utuanensis 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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