VU

Tovomita chachapoyasensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Tovomita chachapoyasensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Andes. The species' restriction to cloud forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Chachapoyas region pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane cloud forests in the Chachapoyas region of northern Peru, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,500 meters. It grows in humid, mist-shrouded forests characterized by persistent cloud cover and high epiphyte diversity.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tovomita chachapoyasensis classified as Vulnerable?
Tovomita chachapoyasensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Tovomita chachapoyasensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Andes. The species' restriction to cloud forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Chachapoyas region pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree persists.
Where does Tovomita chachapoyasensis live?
Tovomita chachapoyasensis 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 Tovomita chachapoyasensis?
The main threats to Tovomita chachapoyasensis 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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