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Licania condoriensis

Declining

Overview

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

Licania condoriensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Andean foothills. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The conversion of cloud forests to cattle pasture represents the most immediate threat to surviving populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in the Andean foothills, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It favors areas with consistent moisture and dense canopy cover, often found along stream valleys and on steep slopes with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Licania condoriensis classified as Endangered?
Licania condoriensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Licania condoriensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Andean foothills. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The conversion of cloud forests to cattle pasture represents the most immediate threat to surviving populations.
Where does Licania condoriensis live?
Licania condoriensis 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 Licania condoriensis?
The main threats to Licania condoriensis 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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