CR

Ladenbergia rubiginosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Ladenbergia rubiginosa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching across its limited Andean cloud forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches where this tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ladenbergia rubiginosa inhabits montane cloud forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters where persistent fog and high humidity create ideal conditions. The species grows in the understory and canopy of these biodiverse ecosystems, often associated with epiphyte-rich environments characteristic of Neotropical cloud forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ladenbergia rubiginosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ladenbergia rubiginosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ladenbergia rubiginosa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching across its limited Andean cloud forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches where this tree species persists.
Where does Ladenbergia rubiginosa live?
Ladenbergia rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa?
The main threats to Ladenbergia rubiginosa 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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