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Freziera subintegrifolia

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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 subintegrifolia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated much of its original habitat, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest specialist. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Freziera subintegrifolia is endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Andean foothills. These misty, humid montane forests provide the specific microclimate conditions essential for this species' survival, characterized by persistent cloud cover and high atmospheric moisture.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Freziera subintegrifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Freziera subintegrifolia 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 subintegrifolia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated much of its original habitat, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest specialist. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.
Where does Freziera subintegrifolia live?
Freziera subintegrifolia 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 subintegrifolia?
The main threats to Freziera subintegrifolia 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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