VU

Critoniopsis bogotana

Declining

Overview

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

Critoniopsis bogotana faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion around Bogotá, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native cloud forest habitat. Agricultural conversion for cattle ranching and crop cultivation continues to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this high-elevation species can survive. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane ecosystems in the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, typically found at elevations between 2,500-3,200 meters. It grows in humid, cool environments with persistent fog cover, often in areas with rich, well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Critoniopsis bogotana classified as Vulnerable?
Critoniopsis bogotana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Critoniopsis bogotana faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion around Bogotá, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native cloud forest habitat. Agricultural conversion for cattle ranching and crop cultivation continues to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this high-elevation species can survive. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and environmental changes.
Where does Critoniopsis bogotana live?
Critoniopsis bogotana occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Critoniopsis bogotana?
The main threats to Critoniopsis bogotana 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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