VU

Fuchsia cyrtandroides

Declining

Overview

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

Fuchsia cyrtandroides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Ecuador's montane cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic. Invasive plant species also compete for resources in its fragmented habitat remnants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic fuchsia inhabits the humid montane cloud forests of Ecuador's Andes, typically found at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters where persistent mist and fog create the specialized moisture conditions it requires. The species grows in the understory and forest edges of these biodiverse but threatened ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fuchsia cyrtandroides classified as Vulnerable?
Fuchsia cyrtandroides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Fuchsia cyrtandroides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Ecuador's montane cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic. Invasive plant species also compete for resources in its fragmented habitat remnants.
Where does Fuchsia cyrtandroides live?
Fuchsia cyrtandroides 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 Fuchsia cyrtandroides?
The main threats to Fuchsia cyrtandroides 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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