Inga silanchensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Inga silanchensis faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific elevational zones where this tree species thrives.
Habitat
Inga silanchensis inhabits humid montane cloud forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these cloud forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.