VU

Ladenbergia ulei

Unknown

Overview

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

Ladenbergia ulei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented the montane forests this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ladenbergia ulei inhabits humid montane cloud forests of the tropical Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. This species thrives in the persistent mist and high humidity characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems, often found on steep slopes and ridge tops where moisture levels remain consistently high.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ladenbergia ulei classified as Vulnerable?
Ladenbergia ulei 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 ulei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented the montane forests this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.
Where does Ladenbergia ulei live?
Ladenbergia ulei 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 ulei?
The main threats to Ladenbergia ulei 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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