VU

Asplundia lilacina

Unknown

Overview

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

Asplundia lilacina faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its cloud forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has reduced the species' already limited range in the Colombian Andes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic species' survival in montane ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Asplundia lilacina is endemic to cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on trees in montane ecosystems between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation. The species requires the high humidity and consistent moisture provided by cloud forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Asplundia lilacina classified as Vulnerable?
Asplundia lilacina 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. Asplundia lilacina faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its cloud forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has reduced the species' already limited range in the Colombian Andes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic species' survival in montane ecosystems.
Where does Asplundia lilacina live?
Asplundia lilacina 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 Asplundia lilacina?
The main threats to Asplundia lilacina 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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