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Pearcea gracilis

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Overview

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

Pearcea gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as it requires intact cloud forest canopies with specific humidity and temperature conditions. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further threaten the remaining forest patches where this delicate gesneriad persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pearcea gracilis inhabits humid montane cloud forests of the Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches. The species requires the consistently moist, cool conditions found in these high-elevation forests between 1,500-2,800 meters elevation.

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pearcea gracilis classified as Endangered?
Pearcea gracilis 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 gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as it requires intact cloud forest canopies with specific humidity and temperature conditions. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further threaten the remaining forest patches where this delicate gesneriad persists.
Where does Pearcea gracilis live?
Pearcea gracilis 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 gracilis?
The main threats to Pearcea gracilis 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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