VU

Bonnetia maguireorum

Stable

Overview

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

Bonnetia maguireorum faces primary threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and infrastructure development in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. The species' restricted range on tepui summits makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations with limited available habitat. Agricultural expansion and fire regimes also pose significant risks to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the tepui summits of the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, occurring in montane shrublands and rocky outcrops at elevations above 1,500 meters. It typically grows in nutrient-poor, acidic soils on sandstone plateaus with high rainfall and frequent cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bonnetia maguireorum classified as Vulnerable?
Bonnetia maguireorum 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. Bonnetia maguireorum faces primary threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and infrastructure development in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. The species' restricted range on tepui summits makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations with limited available habitat. Agricultural expansion and fire regimes also pose significant risks to remaining populations.
Where does Bonnetia maguireorum live?
Bonnetia maguireorum occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bonnetia maguireorum?
The main threats to Bonnetia maguireorum 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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