VU

Monnina loxensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Monnina loxensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo ecosystems in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters. It grows in humid, moss-rich environments with consistent cloud cover and specialized soil conditions characteristic of high-altitude tropical montane systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monnina loxensis classified as Vulnerable?
Monnina loxensis 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. Monnina loxensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Monnina loxensis live?
Monnina loxensis 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 Monnina loxensis?
The main threats to Monnina loxensis 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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