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Struthanthus lojae

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Overview

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

Struthanthus lojae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Ecuador's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated significant portions of its native range, while the species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to host tree removal. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture-dependent cloud forest conditions essential for both the mistletoe and its host species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This parasitic mistletoe is endemic to the montane cloud forests of southern Ecuador, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It grows as an epiphytic parasite on various native tree species within these moisture-rich, fog-shrouded forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Struthanthus lojae classified as Endangered?
Struthanthus lojae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Struthanthus lojae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Ecuador's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated significant portions of its native range, while the species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to host tree removal. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture-dependent cloud forest conditions essential for both the mistletoe and its host species.
Where does Struthanthus lojae live?
Struthanthus lojae 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 Struthanthus lojae?
The main threats to Struthanthus lojae 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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