Guatteria esperanzae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Guatteria esperanzae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Colombian cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to encroach upon the remaining forest fragments where this species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with even small-scale clearing activities potentially eliminating entire subpopulations.
Habitat
Guatteria esperanzae is endemic to cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. The species inhabits humid montane forests characterized by persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and rich epiphytic communities.
