VU

Burmeistera loejtnantii

Unknown

Overview

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

Burmeistera loejtnantii faces primary threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in Colombia's montane regions. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It grows in the understory and forest margins where consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight create optimal conditions for this endemic bellflower.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Burmeistera loejtnantii classified as Vulnerable?
Burmeistera loejtnantii 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. Burmeistera loejtnantii faces primary threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in Colombia's montane regions. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss.
Where does Burmeistera loejtnantii live?
Burmeistera loejtnantii occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Burmeistera loejtnantii?
The main threats to Burmeistera loejtnantii 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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