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Galium ecuadoricum

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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.

Galium ecuadoricum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's highland regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes pose additional threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo grasslands at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings within the cloud forest zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galium ecuadoricum classified as Endangered?
Galium ecuadoricum 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. Galium ecuadoricum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's highland regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes pose additional threats to remaining populations.
Where does Galium ecuadoricum live?
Galium ecuadoricum 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 Galium ecuadoricum?
The main threats to Galium ecuadoricum 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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