Goeppertia dodsonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Goeppertia dodsonii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's coastal lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development pressures. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic plant survives.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the humid lowland forests of coastal Ecuador, typically found in the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests. It requires the specific microclimate conditions provided by dense forest canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of these coastal lowland ecosystems.