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Meriania maguirei

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Overview

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

Meriania maguirei faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to encroach upon the cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic shrub survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes. It occurs at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters where persistent cloud cover and high humidity create the specialized conditions required for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meriania maguirei classified as Endangered?
Meriania maguirei is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Meriania maguirei faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to encroach upon the cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic shrub survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.
Where does Meriania maguirei live?
Meriania maguirei 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 Meriania maguirei?
The main threats to Meriania maguirei 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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