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Sessea tipocochensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Cestrum tipocochense faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian shrub inhabits cloud forests and humid montane vegetation in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes. It occurs at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters in areas with persistent fog and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sessea tipocochensis classified as Endangered?
Sessea tipocochensis 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. Cestrum tipocochense faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities.
Where does Sessea tipocochensis live?
Sessea tipocochensis 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 Sessea tipocochensis?
The main threats to Sessea tipocochensis 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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