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Karwinskia colombiana

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Overview

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

Karwinskia colombiana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Colombian range, with native dry forest habitats being converted at alarming rates. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns in the already water-stressed ecosystems where this endemic shrub occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian shrub inhabits dry forests and scrublands in the northern regions of the country, typically growing in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and well-drained soils. It occurs primarily in lowland and foothill environments where dry forest ecosystems transition to more arid scrubland vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Karwinskia colombiana classified as Endangered?
Karwinskia colombiana 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. Karwinskia colombiana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Colombian range, with native dry forest habitats being converted at alarming rates. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns in the already water-stressed ecosystems where this endemic shrub occurs.
Where does Karwinskia colombiana live?
Karwinskia colombiana 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 Karwinskia colombiana?
The main threats to Karwinskia colombiana 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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