Miconia pteroclada
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia pteroclada faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated much of its original habitat, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters where persistent fog and high humidity create ideal conditions. It inhabits the understory and edges of montane cloud forests, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
Frequently asked questions
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