VU

Oritrophium llanganatense

Unknown

Overview

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

Oritrophium llanganatense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted range in the Llanganates National Park region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and cushion plant communities between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation in the Andes. It grows in wet, boggy areas and along stream margins within the unique tropical alpine ecosystem of the Llanganates mountain range.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

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