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Gasteranthus orientandinus

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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.

Gasteranthus orientandinus faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce its already limited montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the remaining forest fragments where this endemic gesneriad persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gesneriad inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the eastern Andean slopes of Ecuador and northern Peru, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial herb in the understory of these biodiverse but threatened Neotropical montane forests.

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Gasteranthus timidus

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Gasteranthus mutabilis

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Gasteranthus atratusCR

Gasteranthus atratus

Unknown
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Streptocarpus erubescens

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gasteranthus orientandinus classified as Endangered?
Gasteranthus orientandinus 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. Gasteranthus orientandinus faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce its already limited montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the remaining forest fragments where this endemic gesneriad persists.
Where does Gasteranthus orientandinus live?
Gasteranthus orientandinus 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 Gasteranthus orientandinus?
The main threats to Gasteranthus orientandinus 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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