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Cordobancillo de rangel

Miconia rangeliana

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Overview

Cordobancillo de rangel (Miconia rangeliana) is an endemic shrub or small tree species belonging to the melastome family, characterized by distinctive opposite leaves with prominent parallel veins typical of Miconia species. This plant produces small clustered flowers and berry-like fruits that serve as an important food source for birds and other wildlife in its native Colombian cloud forest ecosystems.

Miconia rangeliana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia rangeliana inhabits the humid cloud forests and montane rainforests of Colombia's Cordillera Oriental, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. These misty, high-altitude forests are characterized by persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and rich organic soils with abundant epiphytic vegetation.

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Miconia androsaemifolia

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Miconia ancistrophora

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Miconia secundolanceolata

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Miconia secundoangustifolia

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cordobancillo de rangel classified as Endangered?
Cordobancillo de rangel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Miconia rangeliana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs.
Where does Cordobancillo de rangel live?
Cordobancillo de rangel 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 Cordobancillo de rangel?
The main threats to Cordobancillo de rangel 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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