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Brunellia almaguerensis

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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.

Brunellia almaguerensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented its montane forest habitat in the Colombian Andes. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development continues to reduce the species' already limited range. The species' restriction to high-elevation cloud forests makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures push suitable habitat conditions upslope beyond available terrain.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian tree species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires the persistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude ecosystems in the Cordillera Oriental.

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Brunellia costaricensis

Unknown
VU

Brunellia standleyana

Unknown
EN

Brunellia stuebelii

Declining
EN

Brunellia latifolia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Brunellia almaguerensis classified as Endangered?
Brunellia almaguerensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Brunellia almaguerensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented its montane forest habitat in the Colombian Andes. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development continues to reduce the species' already limited range. The species' restriction to high-elevation cloud forests makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures push suitable habitat conditions upslope beyond available terrain.
Where does Brunellia almaguerensis live?
Brunellia almaguerensis 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 Brunellia almaguerensis?
The main threats to Brunellia almaguerensis 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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