VU

Pearcea cordata

Unknown

Overview

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

Pearcea cordata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The plant's restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pearcea cordata inhabits humid montane cloud forests in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial herb in moss-rich environments. The species occurs at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters where persistent cloud cover maintains the high humidity essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pearcea cordata classified as Vulnerable?
Pearcea cordata 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. Pearcea cordata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The plant's restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing environmental changes.
Where does Pearcea cordata live?
Pearcea cordata occurs in Ecuador, and South America. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pearcea cordata?
The main threats to Pearcea cordata 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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