VU

Ruizanthus venezuelanus

Unknown

Overview

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

Ruizanthus venezuelanus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Venezuela's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment its limited range. The species' restriction to high-elevation montane environments makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward with nowhere left to retreat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Venezuelan Andes pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Venezuela's cloud forests and montane humid forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Cordillera de la Costa and Venezuelan Andes. It inhabits the understory and forest edges of these mist-shrouded environments, which maintain high humidity and relatively stable temperatures year-round.

Other threatened species in Balantiopsidaceae

CR

Neesioscyphus allionii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ruizanthus venezuelanus classified as Vulnerable?
Ruizanthus venezuelanus 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. Ruizanthus venezuelanus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Venezuela's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment its limited range. The species' restriction to high-elevation montane environments makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward with nowhere left to retreat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Venezuelan Andes pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Ruizanthus venezuelanus live?
Ruizanthus venezuelanus 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 Ruizanthus venezuelanus?
The main threats to Ruizanthus venezuelanus 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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