VU

Hypericum acostanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Hypericum acostanum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Urban development and infrastructure projects in the Andean foothills pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo grasslands at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters in the northern Andes. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings within the cloud forest zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypericum acostanum classified as Vulnerable?
Hypericum acostanum 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. Hypericum acostanum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Urban development and infrastructure projects in the Andean foothills pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Hypericum acostanum live?
Hypericum acostanum 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 Hypericum acostanum?
The main threats to Hypericum acostanum 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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