VU

Geranium ecuadoriense

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Geranium ecuadoriense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Ecuador's highland regions, which directly destroys its native páramo and montane forest habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects in the Andean foothills further fragment remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, potentially reducing the species' already limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian geranium inhabits páramo grasslands and edges of montane cloud forests at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils along forest margins and in open grassland patches within the high-altitude ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geranium ecuadoriense classified as Vulnerable?
Geranium ecuadoriense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Geranium ecuadoriense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Ecuador's highland regions, which directly destroys its native páramo and montane forest habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects in the Andean foothills further fragment remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, potentially reducing the species' already limited range.
Where does Geranium ecuadoriense live?
Geranium ecuadoriense 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 Geranium ecuadoriense?
The main threats to Geranium ecuadoriense 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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