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Aragoa dugandii

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Overview

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

Aragoa dugandii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aragoa dugandii is endemic to high-altitude páramo ecosystems in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. The species inhabits wet, boggy areas and streamside vegetation within these unique tropical alpine grasslands, requiring specific moisture and temperature conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aragoa dugandii classified as Endangered?
Aragoa dugandii 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. Aragoa dugandii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Aragoa dugandii live?
Aragoa dugandii occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aragoa dugandii?
The main threats to Aragoa dugandii 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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