VUVulnerable
El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper
Chibchacris sturmi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in ACRIDIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper classified as Vulnerable?
El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper live?
El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper?
The main threats to El Cocuy Mountain Grasshopper are 11.1, 2.3, 6.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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