VU

Solanum imbaburense

Unknown

Overview

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

Solanum imbaburense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean regions, which directly destroys its native montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond its current elevational limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It typically grows in disturbed forest edges and secondary growth areas within the subtropical montane zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum imbaburense classified as Vulnerable?
Solanum imbaburense 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. Solanum imbaburense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean regions, which directly destroys its native montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond its current elevational limits.
Where does Solanum imbaburense live?
Solanum imbaburense 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 Solanum imbaburense?
The main threats to Solanum imbaburense 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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