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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description:
Occurs on Luzon Island (Philippines) in Bontoc and Ifugao Provinces (Mt. Polis), at 1,853 m asl, (16º5833 N and 121º0135 E ).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Philippines
Additional data:
? Continuing decline in area of occupancy (AOO): Unknown
? Estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) - km2:
? Continuing decline in extent of occurrence (EOO): Unknown
? Number of Locations: 1 ? Continuing decline in number of locations: Yes
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1853
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Population [top]
Population: The species is confined to one location and although the size of the population is not known, it is unlikely to be large.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
? All individuals in one subpopulation: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology:
The species is found in open mossy forest along highways between Ifugao and Bontoc at higher elevations.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: A. atropurpurea is a popular ornamental plant because of its colorful spadix. 75% of the whole population is utilized.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Loss of habitat through conversion of mossy forest into a national highway poses a major threat as opening the area also facilitates increased human disturbance and provides easier access to collectors.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions:
The locality was declared a protected area but part of the forest was opened up for constructing the national highway connecting Bontoc and Ifugao.
Citation: Medecilo, M.P. & Ong, R.G. 2008. Alocasia atropurpurea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T133705A3872871. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T133705A3872871.en. Downloaded on 12 October 2018.
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