CR

Peperomia dauleana

Unknown

Overview

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

Peperomia dauleana faces severe threats from rapid urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its extremely limited range around Daule, Ecuador. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats within humid lowland forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and edge effects. Ongoing deforestation for banana plantations and urban development continues to reduce the already tiny remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic epiphytic herb inhabits humid lowland forests in the coastal region of Ecuador, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in shaded understory conditions. The species requires specific moisture and microclimate conditions found only in intact forest fragments near Daule.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peperomia dauleana classified as Critically Endangered?
Peperomia dauleana 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 dauleana faces severe threats from rapid urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its extremely limited range around Daule, Ecuador. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats within humid lowland forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and edge effects. Ongoing deforestation for banana plantations and urban development continues to reduce the already tiny remaining habitat patches.
Where does Peperomia dauleana live?
Peperomia dauleana 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 dauleana?
The main threats to Peperomia dauleana 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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