VU

Schmidtottia sessilifolia

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Overview

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

Schmidtottia sessilifolia faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized montane forest ecosystems, typically found in cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at specific elevational ranges. It requires the particular microclimate conditions provided by these high-altitude forest environments.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Schmidtottia sessilifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Schmidtottia sessilifolia 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. Schmidtottia sessilifolia faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.
Where does Schmidtottia sessilifolia live?
Schmidtottia sessilifolia 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 Schmidtottia sessilifolia?
The main threats to Schmidtottia sessilifolia 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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