CR

Axinaea flava

Declining

Overview

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

Axinaea flava faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to high-altitude cloud forests makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat conditions upslope with nowhere left to retreat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Axinaea flava is endemic to high-altitude cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring between 2,800-3,200 meters elevation. The species requires the persistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of montane cloud forest ecosystems, growing as an understory shrub in these biodiverse but highly threatened environments.

Shrubland· majorGrassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Axinaea flava classified as Critically Endangered?
Axinaea flava 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. Axinaea flava faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to high-altitude cloud forests makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat conditions upslope with nowhere left to retreat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Axinaea flava live?
Axinaea flava occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Axinaea flava?
The main threats to Axinaea flava 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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