CR

Mauria killipii

Unknown

Overview

Mauria killipii is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to Peru.

Mauria killipii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mauria killipii is endemic to the cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. These montane forests are characterized by persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and cool temperatures that support specialized plant communities.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mauria killipii classified as Critically Endangered?
Mauria killipii 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. Mauria killipii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Mauria killipii live?
Mauria killipii 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 Mauria killipii?
The main threats to Mauria killipii are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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