Pearcea intermedia
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Pearcea intermedia

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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 intermedia faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean cloud forest range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where habitat availability becomes increasingly restricted. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches essential for this endemic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pearcea intermedia is endemic to the cloud forests of the tropical Andes, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters where persistent fog and high humidity create ideal growing conditions. The species requires the specific microclimate of these montane forests, growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial herb in the understory of moss-rich, perpetually moist environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pearcea intermedia classified as Endangered?
Pearcea intermedia 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 intermedia faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean cloud forest range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where habitat availability becomes increasingly restricted. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches essential for this endemic plant's survival.
Where does Pearcea intermedia live?
Pearcea intermedia 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 intermedia?
The main threats to Pearcea intermedia 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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