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Freziera inaequilatera

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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.

Freziera inaequilatera faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to encroach upon the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' restricted distribution makes it exceptionally vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with even small-scale clearing activities potentially eliminating entire subpopulations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the cloud forests of Ecuador's Andean slopes, typically found in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these mist-shrouded ecosystems, which are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Freziera inaequilatera classified as Critically Endangered?
Freziera inaequilatera 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 inaequilatera faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to encroach upon the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' restricted distribution makes it exceptionally vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with even small-scale clearing activities potentially eliminating entire subpopulations.
Where does Freziera inaequilatera live?
Freziera inaequilatera 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 inaequilatera?
The main threats to Freziera inaequilatera 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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