VU

Lycoseris colombiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Lycoseris colombiana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized habitat requirements. Urban development in Colombia's Andean regions continues to encroach upon the species' limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The conversion of native vegetation to monoculture plantations has reduced both habitat quality and connectivity between remaining population fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes in Colombia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It shows preference for areas with dense understory vegetation and high moisture levels characteristic of Colombia's eastern Cordillera.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lycoseris colombiana classified as Vulnerable?
Lycoseris colombiana 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. Lycoseris colombiana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized habitat requirements. Urban development in Colombia's Andean regions continues to encroach upon the species' limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The conversion of native vegetation to monoculture plantations has reduced both habitat quality and connectivity between remaining population fragments.
Where does Lycoseris colombiana live?
Lycoseris 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 Lycoseris colombiana?
The main threats to Lycoseris 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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