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Clidemia cutucuensis

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Overview

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

Clidemia cutucuensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks through altitudinal shifts in suitable growing conditions. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests along the eastern Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It thrives in the understory of these biodiverse ecosystems, requiring consistent moisture and filtered sunlight characteristic of cloud forest environments.

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Brachyotum angustifolium

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CR

Blakea steyermarkii

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Gravesia pulchra

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VU

Blakea calycularis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clidemia cutucuensis classified as Endangered?
Clidemia cutucuensis 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. Clidemia cutucuensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks through altitudinal shifts in suitable growing conditions. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Clidemia cutucuensis live?
Clidemia cutucuensis 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 Clidemia cutucuensis?
The main threats to Clidemia cutucuensis 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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