VU

Nototriche ecuadoriensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Nototriche ecuadoriensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine zones of the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils of montane slopes and plateau areas where cold temperatures and intense UV radiation create harsh growing conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nototriche ecuadoriensis classified as Vulnerable?
Nototriche ecuadoriensis 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. Nototriche ecuadoriensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.
Where does Nototriche ecuadoriensis live?
Nototriche ecuadoriensis 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 Nototriche ecuadoriensis?
The main threats to Nototriche ecuadoriensis 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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