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Goeppertia dodsonii

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Overview

Goeppertia dodsonii is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Goeppertia dodsonii classified as Critically Endangered?
Goeppertia dodsonii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. 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.
Where does Goeppertia dodsonii live?
Goeppertia dodsonii 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 Goeppertia dodsonii?
The main threats to Goeppertia dodsonii 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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