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Gasteranthus timidus

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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 timidus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gasteranthus timidus is endemic to humid montane cloud forests of the Andes, where it grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches. The species requires the consistently moist, fog-shrouded conditions found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in these specialized ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gasteranthus timidus classified as Endangered?
Gasteranthus timidus 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 timidus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.
Where does Gasteranthus timidus live?
Gasteranthus timidus 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 timidus?
The main threats to Gasteranthus timidus 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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