VU

Bomarea puracensis

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Overview

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

Bomarea puracensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' restricted range in the Cordillera Oriental makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and livestock farming. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits high-altitude páramo and subpáramo ecosystems in Colombia's Cordillera Oriental, typically found between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. It grows in montane grasslands and shrublands, often associated with Espeletia stands and other characteristic páramo vegetation.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bomarea puracensis classified as Vulnerable?
Bomarea puracensis 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. Bomarea puracensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' restricted range in the Cordillera Oriental makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and livestock farming. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Bomarea puracensis live?
Bomarea puracensis 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 Bomarea puracensis?
The main threats to Bomarea puracensis 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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