CR

Espeletia tibamoensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Espeletia tibamoensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already restricted habitat range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force páramo species to migrate upslope, with limited suitable habitat available at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the high-altitude páramo ecosystems of the Colombian Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It inhabits wet páramo grasslands and shrublands characterized by cool temperatures, high humidity, and frequent cloud cover.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Espeletia tibamoensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Espeletia tibamoensis 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 tibamoensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already restricted habitat range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force páramo species to migrate upslope, with limited suitable habitat available at higher elevations.
Where does Espeletia tibamoensis live?
Espeletia tibamoensis 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 tibamoensis?
The main threats to Espeletia tibamoensis 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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