CR

Freziera euryoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Freziera euryoides faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the already small patches of suitable montane forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded forests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Freziera euryoides classified as Critically Endangered?
Freziera euryoides 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. Freziera euryoides faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the already small patches of suitable montane forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Freziera euryoides live?
Freziera euryoides 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 Freziera euryoides?
The main threats to Freziera euryoides 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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