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Erythroxylum ruizii

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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.

Erythroxylum ruizii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational limits. The conversion of cloud forest habitats to cattle pasture and crop cultivation continues to reduce available habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It grows in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, often on steep slopes with well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erythroxylum ruizii classified as Endangered?
Erythroxylum ruizii 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. Erythroxylum ruizii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational limits. The conversion of cloud forest habitats to cattle pasture and crop cultivation continues to reduce available habitat.
Where does Erythroxylum ruizii live?
Erythroxylum ruizii 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 Erythroxylum ruizii?
The main threats to Erythroxylum ruizii 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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