CR

Sphyrospermum flaviflorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Sphyrospermum flaviflorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated much of the cloud forest habitat this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for epiphytic survival in montane ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic shrub inhabits cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in humid montane environments between 2,000-3,000 meters elevation. It requires the consistent moisture and fog characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphyrospermum flaviflorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Sphyrospermum flaviflorum 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. Sphyrospermum flaviflorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated much of the cloud forest habitat this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for epiphytic survival in montane ecosystems.
Where does Sphyrospermum flaviflorum live?
Sphyrospermum flaviflorum 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 Sphyrospermum flaviflorum?
The main threats to Sphyrospermum flaviflorum 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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