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Callianthe latipetala

Declining

Overview

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

Callianthe latipetala faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its montane forest ecosystem, while climate change poses additional risks through altitudinal shifts in suitable habitat zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,800 and 2,800 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. It typically occurs in well-preserved forest understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Callianthe latipetala classified as Endangered?
Callianthe latipetala 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. Callianthe latipetala faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its montane forest ecosystem, while climate change poses additional risks through altitudinal shifts in suitable habitat zones.
Where does Callianthe latipetala live?
Callianthe latipetala 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 Callianthe latipetala?
The main threats to Callianthe latipetala 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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