Sphyrospermum muscicola
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sphyrospermum muscicola faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests at high elevations, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered trees and rocks. It requires the consistently humid, cool conditions characteristic of these specialized ecosystems.
