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Jaramilloa hylibates

Declining

Overview

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

Jaramilloa hylibates faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has significantly reduced the pristine montane forest habitat this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions of cloud forest ecosystems, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine Andean cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters, where persistent fog and high humidity create unique microclimatic conditions. It requires undisturbed montane forest with dense canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation typical of neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Jaramilloa hylibates classified as Endangered?
Jaramilloa hylibates is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Jaramilloa hylibates faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has significantly reduced the pristine montane forest habitat this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions of cloud forest ecosystems, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Jaramilloa hylibates live?
Jaramilloa hylibates occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Jaramilloa hylibates?
The main threats to Jaramilloa hylibates 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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