Pterolepis elymica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pterolepis elymica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat degradation and pollution. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes unable to withstand continued habitat loss.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forest environments at moderate to high elevations. It typically occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels characteristic of neotropical mountain ecosystems.
