EN

Plutarchia ecuadorensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Plutarchia ecuadorensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Ecuadorian range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The combination of habitat destruction and the species' restricted geographic distribution makes population recovery extremely challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires dense forest canopy with high humidity levels and abundant epiphytic vegetation characteristic of these specialized Andean ecosystems.

Artificial - Terrestrial· majorGrassland· major

Other threatened species in ERICACEAE

VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown
CR

Orthaea caudata

Unknown

Threatened in Ecuador

EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
VU

Diospyros esmereg

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Plutarchia ecuadorensis classified as Endangered?
Plutarchia ecuadorensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Plutarchia ecuadorensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Ecuadorian range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The combination of habitat destruction and the species' restricted geographic distribution makes population recovery extremely challenging.
Where does Plutarchia ecuadorensis live?
Plutarchia ecuadorensis 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 Plutarchia ecuadorensis?
The main threats to Plutarchia ecuadorensis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.