Meriania mutisii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Meriania mutisii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its restricted Andean range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this high-altitude endemic. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further compound the pressure on remaining populations.
Habitat
Meriania mutisii inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and cool temperatures characteristic of Andean cloud forest environments.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
Frequently asked questions
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