VU

Heliconia pardoi

Unknown

Overview

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

Heliconia pardoi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Colombian Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this high-altitude endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Heliconia pardoi is endemic to the cloud forests and montane rainforests of the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires the high humidity and stable temperatures characteristic of these Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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VU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliconia pardoi classified as Vulnerable?
Heliconia pardoi 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 pardoi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Colombian Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this high-altitude endemic species.
Where does Heliconia pardoi live?
Heliconia pardoi occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heliconia pardoi?
The main threats to Heliconia pardoi 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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