CR

Sapphoa rigidifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Sapphoa rigidifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already restricted montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this species requires in its high-altitude environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires specific microclimatic conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture levels typical of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sapphoa rigidifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Sapphoa rigidifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sapphoa rigidifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already restricted montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this species requires in its high-altitude environment.
Where does Sapphoa rigidifolia live?
Sapphoa rigidifolia 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 Sapphoa rigidifolia?
The main threats to Sapphoa rigidifolia 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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