CR

Cora verjonensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Cora verjonensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and agricultural expansion in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this lichen occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered lichen species is endemic to cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, where it grows on tree bark in humid montane environments. It requires specific microclimatic conditions found only in undisturbed high-altitude forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora verjonensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora verjonensis 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 verjonensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and agricultural expansion in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this lichen occurs.
Where does Cora verjonensis live?
Cora verjonensis 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 verjonensis?
The main threats to Cora verjonensis 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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