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Zygophlebia eminens

Declining

Overview

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

Zygophlebia eminens faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging operations have eliminated much of its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, requiring high humidity levels and consistent moisture from fog and mist. It is typically found in undisturbed primary forest with dense canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation.

Forest· majorGrassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zygophlebia eminens classified as Endangered?
Zygophlebia eminens 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. Zygophlebia eminens faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging operations have eliminated much of its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Zygophlebia eminens live?
Zygophlebia eminens 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 Zygophlebia eminens?
The main threats to Zygophlebia eminens 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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