CR

Condaminea microcarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Condaminea microcarpa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Colombian cloud forests, occurring in humid montane environments characterized by persistent fog and high moisture levels. It inhabits the understory and mid-canopy of these specialized ecosystems, which exist within narrow altitudinal bands on Andean slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Condaminea microcarpa classified as Critically Endangered?
Condaminea microcarpa 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. Condaminea microcarpa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Condaminea microcarpa live?
Condaminea microcarpa 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 Condaminea microcarpa?
The main threats to Condaminea microcarpa 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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