CR

Peperomia cordilimba

Unknown

Overview

Peperomia cordilimba is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Peperomia cordilimba faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats it requires. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may further impact remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species inhabits humid, shaded environments in tropical montane forests, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered rocks and tree trunks. It requires consistently moist conditions and is found at specific elevational ranges where cloud forest conditions provide the necessary humidity levels.

Forest· major

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CR

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Piper manabinum

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Piper pittieri

Unknown
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Piper mexiae

Unknown

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EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
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Diospyros esmereg

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VU

Copper Shark

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peperomia cordilimba classified as Critically Endangered?
Peperomia cordilimba is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Peperomia cordilimba faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats it requires. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may further impact remaining wild populations.
Where does Peperomia cordilimba live?
Peperomia cordilimba occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Peperomia cordilimba?
The main threats to Peperomia cordilimba are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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