VU

Meriania denticulata

Declining

Overview

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

Meriania denticulata faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-3,000 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these mist-shrouded ecosystems, which are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meriania denticulata classified as Vulnerable?
Meriania denticulata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Meriania denticulata faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Meriania denticulata live?
Meriania denticulata 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 Meriania denticulata?
The main threats to Meriania denticulata 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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