CR

Macrocarpaea dolichophylla

Declining

Overview

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

Macrocarpaea dolichophylla faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Andean cloud forests. The species' highly restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to montane cloud forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters where persistent cloud cover creates the humid conditions essential for its survival. It inhabits the understory and forest edges of these specialized ecosystems, which are characterized by high humidity, frequent fog, and epiphyte-rich vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macrocarpaea dolichophylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Macrocarpaea dolichophylla 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. Macrocarpaea dolichophylla faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Andean cloud forests. The species' highly restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Macrocarpaea dolichophylla live?
Macrocarpaea dolichophylla 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 Macrocarpaea dolichophylla?
The main threats to Macrocarpaea dolichophylla 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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