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Monopyle sodiroana

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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.

Monopyle sodiroana 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 remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized montane ecosystems this endemic plant requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Andean foothills. It grows in the understory of these specialized ecosystems, requiring the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions characteristic of cloud forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monopyle sodiroana classified as Endangered?
Monopyle sodiroana 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. Monopyle sodiroana 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 remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized montane ecosystems this endemic plant requires for survival.
Where does Monopyle sodiroana live?
Monopyle sodiroana 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 Monopyle sodiroana?
The main threats to Monopyle sodiroana 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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