CR

Cyathea antioquensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyathea antioquensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Antioquia region, where cloud forests are being cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this montane tree fern.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree fern is endemic to the cloud forests of Antioquia, Colombia, where it grows in the humid, misty conditions of montane forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude tropical forests, including consistent moisture, filtered sunlight, and stable temperatures.

Other threatened species in Cyatheaceae

VU

Cyathea acutidens

Unknown
EN

Cyathea gracilis

Unknown
CR

Cyathea boconensis

Unknown
CR

Alsophila major

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyathea antioquensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyathea antioquensis 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. Cyathea antioquensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Antioquia region, where cloud forests are being cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this montane tree fern.
Where does Cyathea antioquensis live?
Cyathea antioquensis 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 Cyathea antioquensis?
The main threats to Cyathea antioquensis 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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