Espeletia perijaensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Espeletia perijaensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Serranía de los Churumbelos, which fragments its already limited páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force páramo ecosystems to retreat upslope, reducing available habitat for this high-altitude specialist. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further degrade the fragile páramo environment essential for the species' survival.
Habitat
Espeletia perijaensis is endemic to the high-altitude páramo ecosystems of the Serranía de los Churumbelos in Colombia, typically occurring between 3,200-3,800 meters elevation. This species thrives in the unique páramo environment characterized by cool temperatures, high humidity, and specialized vegetation adapted to extreme Andean conditions.
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
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