VU

Graffenrieda harlingii

Unknown

Overview

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

Graffenrieda harlingii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce the species' already limited range, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Ecuador's cloud forests, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Andes. It inhabits the humid, mist-shrouded montane forests characterized by persistent cloud cover and high moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graffenrieda harlingii classified as Vulnerable?
Graffenrieda harlingii 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. Graffenrieda harlingii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce the species' already limited range, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Graffenrieda harlingii live?
Graffenrieda harlingii 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 Graffenrieda harlingii?
The main threats to Graffenrieda harlingii 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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