CR

Spruceanthus theobromae

Unknown

Overview

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

Spruceanthus theobromae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted Amazonian range. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within lowland rainforests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions essential for this bryophyte's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered bryophyte is endemic to humid lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, where it grows as an epiphyte on tree bark and decaying wood. It requires consistently moist conditions and is typically found in undisturbed primary forest environments with stable microclimatic conditions.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in LEJEUNEACEAE

EN

Cheilolejeunea cedercreutzii

Declining
EN

Cololejeunea madeirensis

Declining
EN

Drepanolejeunea aculeata

Unknown
EN

Symbiezidium madagascariense

Unknown

Threatened in Ecuador

EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
VU

Diospyros esmereg

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Spruceanthus theobromae classified as Critically Endangered?
Spruceanthus theobromae 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. Spruceanthus theobromae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted Amazonian range. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within lowland rainforests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions essential for this bryophyte's survival.
Where does Spruceanthus theobromae live?
Spruceanthus theobromae 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 Spruceanthus theobromae?
The main threats to Spruceanthus theobromae 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.