VU

Espeletiopsis garciae

Unknown

Overview

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

Espeletiopsis garciae faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted montane 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, cold, and humid montane grasslands characterized by frequent fog and temperature fluctuations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Espeletiopsis garciae classified as Vulnerable?
Espeletiopsis garciae 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. Espeletiopsis garciae faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted montane range.
Where does Espeletiopsis garciae live?
Espeletiopsis garciae 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 Espeletiopsis garciae?
The main threats to Espeletiopsis garciae 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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