CR

Clitoria moyobambensis

Declining

Overview

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

Clitoria moyobambensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Moyobamba region of Peru, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pastureland has fragmented the remaining populations, while road construction and urban development continue to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous vine inhabits montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Moyobamba region of northern Peru, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in humid, well-drained soils along forest margins and secondary growth areas within the Amazon basin foothills.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clitoria moyobambensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Clitoria moyobambensis 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. Clitoria moyobambensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Moyobamba region of Peru, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pastureland has fragmented the remaining populations, while road construction and urban development continue to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Clitoria moyobambensis live?
Clitoria moyobambensis 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 Clitoria moyobambensis?
The main threats to Clitoria moyobambensis 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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