Leskeodon paisa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leskeodon paisa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Colombia's montane cloud forests, where deforestation and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its specialized bryophyte communities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for moss survival at high elevations. The species' restricted range and specific microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Habitat
This moss species inhabits humid montane cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing on tree bark and rocks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered light. It occurs at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters where fog and mist provide the stable humidity conditions essential for its survival.
Other threatened species in Daltoniaceae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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