VU

Phinaea ecuadorana

Unknown

Overview

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

Phinaea ecuadorana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent conditions essential for this epiphytic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests of Ecuador, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in the understory. It requires consistently moist conditions and filtered light characteristic of these high-altitude tropical forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phinaea ecuadorana classified as Vulnerable?
Phinaea ecuadorana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Phinaea ecuadorana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent conditions essential for this epiphytic plant's survival.
Where does Phinaea ecuadorana live?
Phinaea ecuadorana 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 Phinaea ecuadorana?
The main threats to Phinaea ecuadorana 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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