CR

Ectropothecium campanulatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Ectropothecium campanulatum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in its limited range within tropical montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for this moss species to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits humid tropical montane forests, typically growing on tree bark and rocks in shaded, moisture-rich environments. It requires specific microclimatic conditions with consistent humidity and filtered light found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Threatened in Bolivia

EN

Puya fosteriana

Unknown
VU

Acaulimalva oriastrum

Unknown
VU

Brachyotum angustifolium

Unknown
VU

Prumnopitys montana

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ectropothecium campanulatum classified as Critically Endangered?
Ectropothecium campanulatum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ectropothecium campanulatum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in its limited range within tropical montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for this moss species to survive.
Where does Ectropothecium campanulatum live?
Ectropothecium campanulatum occurs in Bolivia, Colombia, and Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ectropothecium campanulatum?
The main threats to Ectropothecium campanulatum 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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