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Miconia ascendens

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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.

Miconia ascendens faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' elevational range. The conversion of native montane forests to monoculture plantations has eliminated critical habitat corridors needed for population connectivity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia ascendens is endemic to cloud forests and humid montane forests of the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia ascendens classified as Endangered?
Miconia ascendens 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. Miconia ascendens faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' elevational range. The conversion of native montane forests to monoculture plantations has eliminated critical habitat corridors needed for population connectivity.
Where does Miconia ascendens live?
Miconia ascendens 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 ascendens?
The main threats to Miconia ascendens 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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