VU

Heliconia riopalenquensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Heliconia riopalenquensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while illegal logging and cattle ranching continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid conditions essential for this tropical plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid lowland and premontane forests in the Chocó biogeographic region of Colombia. It typically grows in the understory of primary and secondary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliconia riopalenquensis classified as Vulnerable?
Heliconia riopalenquensis 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 riopalenquensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while illegal logging and cattle ranching continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid conditions essential for this tropical plant's survival.
Where does Heliconia riopalenquensis live?
Heliconia riopalenquensis 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 riopalenquensis?
The main threats to Heliconia riopalenquensis 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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