VU

Gynoxys jaramilloi

Unknown

Overview

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

Gynoxys jaramilloi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its high-altitude páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited mountaintop refugia. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing human encroachment in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits high-altitude páramo ecosystems in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring between 3,200-4,000 meters elevation. It grows in open grasslands and shrublands characterized by cool, humid conditions and frequent cloud cover.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gynoxys jaramilloi classified as Vulnerable?
Gynoxys jaramilloi 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. Gynoxys jaramilloi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its high-altitude páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited mountaintop refugia. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing human encroachment in the Ecuadorian Andes.
Where does Gynoxys jaramilloi live?
Gynoxys jaramilloi 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 Gynoxys jaramilloi?
The main threats to Gynoxys jaramilloi 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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