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Lycianthes rimbachii

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Overview

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

Lycianthes rimbachii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing the total area available for this endemic nightshade.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic nightshade inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 2,800 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded environments, including consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lycianthes rimbachii classified as Endangered?
Lycianthes rimbachii 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. Lycianthes rimbachii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing the total area available for this endemic nightshade.
Where does Lycianthes rimbachii live?
Lycianthes rimbachii 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 Lycianthes rimbachii?
The main threats to Lycianthes rimbachii 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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