VU

Ladenbergia acutifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Ladenbergia acutifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires specific elevational zones and moisture conditions found in intact montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ladenbergia acutifolia inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands in the northern Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 3,200 meters. The species requires the persistent fog and high humidity characteristic of these ecosystems, growing in both primary forest understory and forest edges where moisture levels remain consistently high.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ladenbergia acutifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Ladenbergia acutifolia 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. Ladenbergia acutifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires specific elevational zones and moisture conditions found in intact montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Ladenbergia acutifolia live?
Ladenbergia acutifolia 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 Ladenbergia acutifolia?
The main threats to Ladenbergia acutifolia 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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