VU

Piper sodiroi

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper sodiroi faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range, particularly affecting the cloud forest ecosystems it depends upon. Mining activities and infrastructure development in Ecuador and Colombia have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests along the Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It thrives in the understory of these moist, epiphyte-rich environments where consistent cloud cover maintains high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper sodiroi classified as Vulnerable?
Piper sodiroi 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. Piper sodiroi faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range, particularly affecting the cloud forest ecosystems it depends upon. Mining activities and infrastructure development in Ecuador and Colombia have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive.
Where does Piper sodiroi live?
Piper sodiroi 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 Piper sodiroi?
The main threats to Piper sodiroi 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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