Malouetia cuatrecasatis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Malouetia cuatrecasatis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with ongoing cattle ranching and coca cultivation eliminating critical forest areas.
Habitat
This endemic Colombian species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It requires well-preserved forest canopy and understory vegetation, showing preference for areas with high moisture levels and dense epiphytic growth.
Other threatened species in Apocynaceae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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