VU

Ladenbergia discolor

Declining

Overview

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

Ladenbergia discolor faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ladenbergia discolor inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. This species requires the consistent moisture and fog characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ladenbergia discolor classified as Vulnerable?
Ladenbergia discolor 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 discolor faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species thrives.
Where does Ladenbergia discolor live?
Ladenbergia discolor occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ladenbergia discolor?
The main threats to Ladenbergia discolor 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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