CR

Ceratostema megalobum

Unknown

Overview

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

Ceratostema megalobum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining cloud forest habitat. The species' restriction to a single mountain range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane ecosystems in the Colombian Andes, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires the humid, mist-laden conditions characteristic of Andean cloud forest environments with their specialized microclimate and soil conditions.

Artificial - Terrestrial· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ceratostema megalobum classified as Critically Endangered?
Ceratostema megalobum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ceratostema megalobum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining cloud forest habitat. The species' restriction to a single mountain range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Ceratostema megalobum live?
Ceratostema megalobum occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ceratostema megalobum?
The main threats to Ceratostema megalobum 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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