CR

Cora aturucoa

Unknown

Overview

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

Cora aturucoa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield region. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the pristine cloud forest environments this lichen requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cora aturucoa inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests of the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, typically growing on tree bark and rocks in areas with high humidity and stable temperatures. This lichen species requires undisturbed forest environments with specific microclimatic conditions found at elevations between 800-1,500 meters.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora aturucoa classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora aturucoa 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 aturucoa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield region. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the pristine cloud forest environments this lichen requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival.
Where does Cora aturucoa live?
Cora aturucoa occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cora aturucoa?
The main threats to Cora aturucoa 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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