CR

Guatteria esperanzae

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Marine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guatteria esperanzae classified as Critically Endangered?
Guatteria esperanzae 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. 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.
Where does Guatteria esperanzae live?
Guatteria esperanzae occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guatteria esperanzae?
The main threats to Guatteria esperanzae 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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