CR

Anthurium linguifolium

Unknown

Overview

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

Anthurium linguifolium faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this epiphytic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic aroid inhabits humid montane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in cloud forest environments. The species requires consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found in undisturbed tropical montane ecosystems.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anthurium linguifolium classified as Critically Endangered?
Anthurium linguifolium 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. Anthurium linguifolium faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this epiphytic species requires.
Where does Anthurium linguifolium live?
Anthurium linguifolium 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 Anthurium linguifolium?
The main threats to Anthurium linguifolium 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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