CR

Herrania kofanorum

Declining

Overview

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

Herrania kofanorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in the Ecuadorian Amazon, where its extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic cacao relative survives. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements leave little room for population recovery once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid lowland rainforests of the western Amazon basin in Ecuador, typically found in primary forest understory environments. It requires intact forest canopy and specific soil conditions characteristic of the biodiverse Chocó-Darién ecoregion.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Herrania kofanorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Herrania kofanorum 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. Herrania kofanorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in the Ecuadorian Amazon, where its extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic cacao relative survives. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements leave little room for population recovery once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Herrania kofanorum live?
Herrania kofanorum 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 Herrania kofanorum?
The main threats to Herrania kofanorum 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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