CR

Colicodendron valerabellum

Unknown

Overview

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

Colicodendron valerabellum faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with most remaining populations now confined to small, isolated forest remnants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian tree species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires well-drained volcanic soils and occurs in association with other endemic flora in the highly biodiverse but threatened Andean forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Colicodendron valerabellum classified as Critically Endangered?
Colicodendron valerabellum 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. Colicodendron valerabellum faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with most remaining populations now confined to small, isolated forest remnants.
Where does Colicodendron valerabellum live?
Colicodendron valerabellum occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Colicodendron valerabellum?
The main threats to Colicodendron valerabellum 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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