Pentagonia peruviana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pentagonia peruviana faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Peru's montane cloud forests, where mining activities and agricultural expansion have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change is altering the moisture regimes essential for the cloud forest ecosystems it depends upon.
Habitat
This species inhabits Peru's montane cloud forests, typically found in humid, moss-rich environments at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. These ecosystems are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity levels that support diverse epiphytic communities.