Stachytarpheta steyermarkii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stachytarpheta steyermarkii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited Venezuelan range. The species' restricted distribution in the Guayana Highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while mining activities in the region pose additional threats to remaining populations. Climate change may further stress this endemic species by altering the specific environmental conditions of its montane habitat.
Habitat
This endemic Venezuelan species inhabits montane forests and shrublands in the Guayana Highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It favors well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings within the tepui ecosystem.