CR

Cyathea haughtii

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyathea haughtii faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture in its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound habitat loss pressures in the montane regions where this tree fern persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree fern inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Colombian Andes. It requires consistently moist conditions and grows in the understory and forest margins of primary and secondary forests with high humidity levels.

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 haughtii classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyathea haughtii 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 haughtii faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture in its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound habitat loss pressures in the montane regions where this tree fern persists.
Where does Cyathea haughtii live?
Cyathea haughtii 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 haughtii?
The main threats to Cyathea haughtii 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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