VU

Pearcea glabrata

Unknown

Overview

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

Pearcea glabrata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest regions. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its specialized montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic species can survive. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pearcea glabrata is endemic to Ecuador's cloud forests, typically found in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species inhabits epiphytic communities and moss-covered surfaces in these mist-shrouded forests, requiring the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pearcea glabrata classified as Vulnerable?
Pearcea glabrata 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 glabrata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest regions. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its specialized montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic species can survive. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Pearcea glabrata live?
Pearcea glabrata 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 glabrata?
The main threats to Pearcea glabrata 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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