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Gasteranthus tenellus

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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 tenellus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented the species' specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upslope into increasingly restricted areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic herb inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 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 found in undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gasteranthus tenellus classified as Endangered?
Gasteranthus tenellus 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 tenellus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented the species' specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upslope into increasingly restricted areas.
Where does Gasteranthus tenellus live?
Gasteranthus tenellus 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 tenellus?
The main threats to Gasteranthus tenellus 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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