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Manettia angamarcensis

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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.

Manettia angamarcensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean foothills of Ecuador, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. Mining activities and road construction further fragment the remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid forest edges at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Andean foothills. It typically grows in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade, often along forest margins and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manettia angamarcensis classified as Endangered?
Manettia angamarcensis 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. Manettia angamarcensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean foothills of Ecuador, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. Mining activities and road construction further fragment the remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current range.
Where does Manettia angamarcensis live?
Manettia angamarcensis 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 Manettia angamarcensis?
The main threats to Manettia angamarcensis 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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