CR

Cora pikynasa

Unknown

Overview

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

Cora pikynasa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Andean regions pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lichen species inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in the tropical Andes. It grows epiphytically on tree bark and branches in areas with consistent moisture and fog cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora pikynasa classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora pikynasa 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 pikynasa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Andean regions pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Cora pikynasa live?
Cora pikynasa 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 pikynasa?
The main threats to Cora pikynasa 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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