Joosia aequatoria
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Joosia aequatoria

Unknown

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Overview

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

Joosia aequatoria faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that may exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests along the eastern Andean slopes, typically occurring between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation. It requires areas with consistent moisture, dense canopy cover, and rich epiphyte communities characteristic of Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Joosia aequatoria classified as Endangered?
Joosia aequatoria is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Joosia aequatoria faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that may exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Joosia aequatoria live?
Joosia aequatoria 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 Joosia aequatoria?
The main threats to Joosia aequatoria 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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