Philodendron nanegalense
CR

Philodendron nanegalense

Unknown

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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.

Philodendron nanegalense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in Ecuador's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean foothills pose additional pressures on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the humid cloud forests of Ecuador's Andean slopes, typically growing as an epiphyte on trees in montane rainforest environments. It requires specific elevation ranges and consistent moisture levels characteristic of these threatened Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Philodendron nanegalense classified as Critically Endangered?
Philodendron nanegalense 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. Philodendron nanegalense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in Ecuador's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean foothills pose additional pressures on remaining populations.
Where does Philodendron nanegalense live?
Philodendron nanegalense 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 Philodendron nanegalense?
The main threats to Philodendron nanegalense 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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