VU

Miconia alpina

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia alpina faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its montane cloud forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pastureland has fragmented its already restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available area for this high-altitude specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia alpina is endemic to montane cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It inhabits the understory and edges of humid mountain forests where persistent cloud cover maintains the cool, moist conditions essential for its survival.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia alpina classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia alpina is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Miconia alpina faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its montane cloud forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pastureland has fragmented its already restricted range in the Colombian Andes. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available area for this high-altitude specialist.
Where does Miconia alpina live?
Miconia alpina 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 Miconia alpina?
The main threats to Miconia alpina 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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