Herrania balaensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Herrania balaensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's coastal and Andean foothills. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions required for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound these pressures in its already small geographic range.
Habitat
This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in Ecuador's coastal ranges and western Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. It requires well-preserved forest understory with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions.
Other threatened species in Malvaceae
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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