Gasteranthus carinatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gasteranthus carinatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on the specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further threaten the remaining populations by destroying critical habitat patches.
Habitat
This epiphytic plant inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with persistent fog and high humidity, requiring the specialized microclimate conditions of undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in GESNERIACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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