EN

Pearcea bilabiata

Unknown

Overview

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

Pearcea bilabiata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where its specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to microclimate changes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Andean foothills have fragmented its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits the humid cloud forests of Ecuador's eastern Andean slopes, typically growing on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in the understory at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires consistently high humidity and filtered light conditions characteristic of these montane forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in GESNERIACEAE

EN

Streptocarpus brachynema

Declining
EN

Streptocarpus erubescens

Declining
VU

Pearcea cordata

Unknown
EN

Streptocarpus burundianus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pearcea bilabiata classified as Endangered?
Pearcea bilabiata 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. Pearcea bilabiata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where its specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to microclimate changes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Andean foothills have fragmented its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this species can survive.
Where does Pearcea bilabiata live?
Pearcea bilabiata 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 Pearcea bilabiata?
The main threats to Pearcea bilabiata 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.