VU

Arhuaco ica

Unknown

Overview

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

Arhuaco ica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially forcing this endemic species into even smaller suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the cloud forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia, typically found at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. These montane forests are characterized by persistent fog cover, high humidity, and dense epiphytic vegetation that creates the specific microhabitat conditions required by this endemic species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Arhuaco ica classified as Vulnerable?
Arhuaco ica is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Arhuaco ica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially forcing this endemic species into even smaller suitable habitat patches.
Where does Arhuaco ica live?
Arhuaco ica 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 Arhuaco ica?
The main threats to Arhuaco ica 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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