VU

Centronia peruviana

Unknown

Overview

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

Centronia peruviana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion into montane forests have reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Peruvian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It favors areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Centronia peruviana classified as Vulnerable?
Centronia peruviana 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. Centronia peruviana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion into montane forests have reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Centronia peruviana live?
Centronia peruviana 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 Centronia peruviana?
The main threats to Centronia peruviana 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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