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Freziera smithiana

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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 smithiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited montane range in the Andes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to encroach upon the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for cloud forest persistence at high elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests at elevations between 1,800-3,200 meters in the Andean region. It typically occurs in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, often growing as an understory shrub or small tree in these specialized ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Freziera smithiana classified as Endangered?
Freziera smithiana 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. Freziera smithiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited montane range in the Andes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to encroach upon the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for cloud forest persistence at high elevations.
Where does Freziera smithiana live?
Freziera smithiana 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 smithiana?
The main threats to Freziera smithiana 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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