Monopyle ecuadorensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Monopyle ecuadorensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small isolated populations become increasingly susceptible to local extinctions. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions pose additional threats to remaining forest patches where this endemic plant persists.
Habitat
Monopyle ecuadorensis is endemic to Ecuador's cloud forests, typically found in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary cloud forests along the Andean slopes, where persistent fog and high humidity create ideal conditions for this moisture-dependent plant.
Other threatened species in GESNERIACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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