CR

Espeletia miradorensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Espeletia miradorensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Venezuelan Andes, which directly destroys its specialized páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude endemic upslope into increasingly restricted areas. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local extinction events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the high-altitude páramo ecosystems of the Venezuelan Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. It inhabits the characteristic wet, cold grasslands and shrublands of the tropical alpine zone, where it grows among other specialized páramo vegetation.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Espeletia miradorensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Espeletia miradorensis 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. Espeletia miradorensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Venezuelan Andes, which directly destroys its specialized páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude endemic upslope into increasingly restricted areas. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local extinction events.
Where does Espeletia miradorensis live?
Espeletia miradorensis 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 Espeletia miradorensis?
The main threats to Espeletia miradorensis 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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