VU

Lepidopilum angustifrons

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepidopilum angustifrons faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the quality and connectivity of its specialized moss and bryophyte communities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests where it grows on moss-covered rocks, tree trunks, and soil in areas with consistently high humidity. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation.

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Helicoblepharum daltoniaceum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepidopilum angustifrons classified as Vulnerable?
Lepidopilum angustifrons 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. Lepidopilum angustifrons faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the quality and connectivity of its specialized moss and bryophyte communities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments.
Where does Lepidopilum angustifrons live?
Lepidopilum angustifrons 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 Lepidopilum angustifrons?
The main threats to Lepidopilum angustifrons 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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