VU

Espeletia murilloi

Unknown

Overview

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

Espeletia murilloi faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's páramo ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist into increasingly restricted mountaintop refugia. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude páramo ecosystems in the Colombian Andes, typically found between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in open, wet grasslands and shrublands characterized by cool temperatures, high humidity, and frequent cloud cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Espeletia murilloi classified as Vulnerable?
Espeletia murilloi 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 murilloi faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's páramo ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist into increasingly restricted mountaintop refugia. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat range.
Where does Espeletia murilloi live?
Espeletia murilloi 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 murilloi?
The main threats to Espeletia murilloi 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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