VU

Meliosma cundinamarcensis

Declining

Overview

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

Meliosma cundinamarcensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' restriction to cloud forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as these specialized environments are increasingly converted to cattle pasture and crop cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence at the specific elevational zones where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 2,400 meters. It inhabits the understory and mid-canopy of humid montane forests characterized by persistent cloud cover and high moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meliosma cundinamarcensis classified as Vulnerable?
Meliosma cundinamarcensis 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. Meliosma cundinamarcensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' restriction to cloud forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as these specialized environments are increasingly converted to cattle pasture and crop cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence at the specific elevational zones where this species occurs.
Where does Meliosma cundinamarcensis live?
Meliosma cundinamarcensis 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 Meliosma cundinamarcensis?
The main threats to Meliosma cundinamarcensis 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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