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Siphocampylus asplundii

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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.

Siphocampylus asplundii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to cloud forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Colombian Andes further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic bellflower.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian bellflower inhabits montane cloud forests and humid forest edges in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters. The species requires the persistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Siphocampylus asplundii classified as Endangered?
Siphocampylus asplundii 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. Siphocampylus asplundii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to cloud forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Colombian Andes further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic bellflower.
Where does Siphocampylus asplundii live?
Siphocampylus asplundii 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 Siphocampylus asplundii?
The main threats to Siphocampylus asplundii 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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