ENEndangered
Guarumo Poludo
Cecropia longipes
Unknown
Overview
Cecropia longipes is a species of plant in the family Urticaceae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Cecropia longipes faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its limited range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in montane regions.
Other threatened species in Urticaceae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Guarumo Poludo classified as Endangered?
Guarumo Poludo is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cecropia longipes faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its limited range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in montane regions.
Where does Guarumo Poludo live?
Guarumo Poludo occurs in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guarumo Poludo?
The main threats to Guarumo Poludo 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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