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