CR

Metteniusa cundinamarcensis

Declining

Overview

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

Metteniusa cundinamarcensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to a small area of montane forest makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian tree inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 1,800 and 2,800 meters. It occurs in the Cordillera Oriental of the Colombian Andes, specifically in areas with high humidity and persistent cloud cover that characterize these specialized montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Metteniusa cundinamarcensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Metteniusa cundinamarcensis 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. Metteniusa cundinamarcensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to a small area of montane forest makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Metteniusa cundinamarcensis live?
Metteniusa cundinamarcensis occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Metteniusa cundinamarcensis?
The main threats to Metteniusa cundinamarcensis 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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