CR

Erythroxylum sobraleanum

Declining

Overview

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

Erythroxylum sobraleanum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and crop cultivation continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specific montane conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude tropical forests, including consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erythroxylum sobraleanum classified as Critically Endangered?
Erythroxylum sobraleanum 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. Erythroxylum sobraleanum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and crop cultivation continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specific montane conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Erythroxylum sobraleanum live?
Erythroxylum sobraleanum 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 Erythroxylum sobraleanum?
The main threats to Erythroxylum sobraleanum 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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