CR

Gonzalagunia mollis

Unknown

Overview

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

Gonzalagunia mollis 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 environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Cordillera Oriental have fragmented its remaining habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and humid forest edges at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of cloud forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gonzalagunia mollis classified as Critically Endangered?
Gonzalagunia mollis 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. Gonzalagunia mollis 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 environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Cordillera Oriental have fragmented its remaining habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive.
Where does Gonzalagunia mollis live?
Gonzalagunia mollis 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 Gonzalagunia mollis?
The main threats to Gonzalagunia mollis 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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