CR

Gynoxys hirsutissima

Declining

Overview

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

Gynoxys hirsutissima faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in its restricted high-altitude range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in montane cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude montane cloud forests and páramo ecosystems, typically found in moist, cool environments with persistent fog and cloud cover. It grows in specialized microhabitats within these montane systems, often on steep slopes and forest edges where specific humidity and temperature conditions are maintained.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gynoxys hirsutissima classified as Critically Endangered?
Gynoxys hirsutissima 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. Gynoxys hirsutissima faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in its restricted high-altitude range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in montane cloud forest environments.
Where does Gynoxys hirsutissima live?
Gynoxys hirsutissima 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 Gynoxys hirsutissima?
The main threats to Gynoxys hirsutissima 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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