VU

Heliconia gaiboriana

Unknown

Overview

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

Heliconia gaiboriana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has significantly reduced the species' range, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for its survival. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of Central America, typically growing in understory conditions with high moisture levels and filtered sunlight. It thrives in areas with consistent rainfall and well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliconia gaiboriana classified as Vulnerable?
Heliconia gaiboriana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Heliconia gaiboriana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has significantly reduced the species' range, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for its survival. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Heliconia gaiboriana live?
Heliconia gaiboriana occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heliconia gaiboriana?
The main threats to Heliconia gaiboriana 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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