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Cora arcabucana

Unknown

Overview

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

Cora arcabucana faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Colombian range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed much of the cloud forest habitat this lichen depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this epiphytic species to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cora arcabucana is found exclusively in cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, growing as an epiphyte on tree bark and branches. This lichen requires the specific microclimate conditions of montane cloud forests, including high humidity, consistent moisture, and filtered sunlight.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora arcabucana classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora arcabucana 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. Cora arcabucana faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Colombian range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed much of the cloud forest habitat this lichen depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this epiphytic species to survive.
Where does Cora arcabucana live?
Cora arcabucana 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 Cora arcabucana?
The main threats to Cora arcabucana 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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