CR

Blakea muricata

Declining

Overview

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

Blakea muricata faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions further fragment the remaining forest patches where this species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Blakea muricata inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude tropical forests, including consistent moisture levels and cooler temperatures typical of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blakea muricata classified as Critically Endangered?
Blakea muricata 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. Blakea muricata faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions further fragment the remaining forest patches where this species persists.
Where does Blakea muricata live?
Blakea muricata 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 Blakea muricata?
The main threats to Blakea muricata 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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