CR

Magnolia reynelii

Declining

Overview

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

Magnolia reynelii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Peru's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce its already limited range. The species' restricted distribution to a few localities in the Andes makes it extremely vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in cloud forest zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests in the Peruvian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It grows in humid, mist-shrouded forests with persistent cloud cover that provides the moisture-rich conditions essential for its survival.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia reynelii classified as Critically Endangered?
Magnolia reynelii 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. Magnolia reynelii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Peru's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce its already limited range. The species' restricted distribution to a few localities in the Andes makes it extremely vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in cloud forest zones.
Where does Magnolia reynelii live?
Magnolia reynelii occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Magnolia reynelii?
The main threats to Magnolia reynelii 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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