Geissanthus zakii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Geissanthus zakii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Habitat
Geissanthus zakii is endemic to cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. The species requires the specific humid, misty conditions characteristic of montane cloud forests, with consistent moisture levels and moderate temperatures.
