Species that are important to humans or the ecosystem in the Tropical Andes include:
- Wax Palm: Wax palm has been put in danger by it's use in Palm Sundays in churches. Wax palm is necessary for the nesting and roosting of the Yellow- Eared Parrot as well as providing it food with it's fruit.
- Andean Condor: The Andean Condor has been important to South American culture due to it's association with the sun god in old Andean societies. It is also the official bird of many countries like, Bolivia and Chile, as well as being the being the national symbol of countries like Argentina, and Peru. They have been hunted to near extinction, mostly due to the "Arranque del Condor" in which a condor is shot, suspended by a frame while still alive, and punched to death by men riding horses.
- Macaw: Consume toxic plants and fruits that most other animals cannot. This helps keep down the population of said plants.
- Andean Bromelilad: The Andean Bromelilad has been threatened by pollution and road construction. It is a common food for foragers.
- Poison Dart Frogs: Poison dart frogs are used by humans for darts as well as for medicine. They have been threatened by things as habitat loss and chytrid disease
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