CR

Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii

Declining

Overview

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

Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Colombia's Andean cloud forests, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It inhabits the humid, mist-shrouded montane forests characterized by persistent cloud cover and high moisture levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE

EN

Bidens cosmoides

Declining
VU

Piptolepis monticola

Unknown
Libanothamnus parvulusCR

Libanothamnus parvulus

Declining
EN

Gynoxys neovelutina

Declining

Threatened in Colombia

EN

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii classified as Critically Endangered?
Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii 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. Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii live?
Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii 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 Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii?
The main threats to Critoniopsis cuatrecasasii 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.