VU

Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare

Unknown

Overview

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

Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for maintaining the specialized epiphytic communities where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It typically grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with persistent fog and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare classified as Vulnerable?
Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare 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. Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for maintaining the specialized epiphytic communities where this species thrives.
Where does Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare live?
Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare?
The main threats to Ophthalmoblapton pedunculare 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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