VU

Espeletia curialensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Espeletia curialensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in the Colombian páramos, which degrades its specialized high-altitude habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in these fragile alpine ecosystems. The species' restricted range and slow growth rate make populations particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the páramo ecosystems of the Colombian Andes, typically found at elevations between 3,000-4,200 meters in open alpine grasslands and shrublands. It grows in well-drained soils among other specialized high-altitude vegetation adapted to extreme temperature fluctuations and intense UV radiation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Espeletia curialensis classified as Vulnerable?
Espeletia curialensis 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. Espeletia curialensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in the Colombian páramos, which degrades its specialized high-altitude habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in these fragile alpine ecosystems. The species' restricted range and slow growth rate make populations particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and human disturbance.
Where does Espeletia curialensis live?
Espeletia curialensis 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 Espeletia curialensis?
The main threats to Espeletia curialensis 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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