CR

Gyalideopsis chicaque

Unknown

Overview

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

Gyalideopsis chicaque faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required by this specialized lichen species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered lichen species is endemic to the cloud forests of Colombia, specifically adapted to the high-humidity, cool conditions found at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It grows on tree bark and rocks in pristine montane forest environments where consistent moisture levels and specific atmospheric conditions are maintained.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Colombia

EN

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gyalideopsis chicaque classified as Critically Endangered?
Gyalideopsis chicaque 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. Gyalideopsis chicaque faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required by this specialized lichen species.
Where does Gyalideopsis chicaque live?
Gyalideopsis chicaque occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gyalideopsis chicaque?
The main threats to Gyalideopsis chicaque 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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