CR

Aiphanes killipii

Unknown

Overview

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

Aiphanes killipii faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate as a palm species hampers natural recovery. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Magdalena Valley region pose additional pressures on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian palm inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the Magdalena Valley region, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest fragments, often associated with cloud forest transitions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aiphanes killipii classified as Critically Endangered?
Aiphanes killipii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Aiphanes killipii faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate as a palm species hampers natural recovery. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Magdalena Valley region pose additional pressures on remaining populations.
Where does Aiphanes killipii live?
Aiphanes killipii 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 Aiphanes killipii?
The main threats to Aiphanes killipii 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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