VU

Oreopanax stenophyllus

Unknown

Overview

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

Oreopanax stenophyllus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean range. Agricultural expansion, particularly for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane conditions persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly restricted refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of these mist-shrouded ecosystems, where consistent moisture and moderate temperatures create ideal conditions for its establishment.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax stenophyllus classified as Vulnerable?
Oreopanax stenophyllus 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. Oreopanax stenophyllus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean range. Agricultural expansion, particularly for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane conditions persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly restricted refugia.
Where does Oreopanax stenophyllus live?
Oreopanax stenophyllus 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 Oreopanax stenophyllus?
The main threats to Oreopanax stenophyllus 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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