CR

Lobariella ecorticata

Unknown

Overview

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

Lobariella ecorticata faces severe decline due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Air pollution and acid rain have significantly degraded the atmospheric conditions this epiphytic lichen requires for survival. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its high-altitude habitats, while logging activities continue to remove the mature trees that serve as essential substrates.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic lichen species inhabits the bark of mature trees in tropical montane cloud forests, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires consistently high humidity levels and clean air conditions found in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lobariella ecorticata classified as Critically Endangered?
Lobariella ecorticata 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. Lobariella ecorticata faces severe decline due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Air pollution and acid rain have significantly degraded the atmospheric conditions this epiphytic lichen requires for survival. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its high-altitude habitats, while logging activities continue to remove the mature trees that serve as essential substrates.
Where does Lobariella ecorticata live?
Lobariella ecorticata 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 Lobariella ecorticata?
The main threats to Lobariella ecorticata 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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