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Miconia asplundii

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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 asplundii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to cloud forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests along the Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 3,200 meters. It thrives in the persistent mist and high humidity characteristic of these ecosystems, often growing in forest understory and edge environments.

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Brachyotum angustifolium

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Gravesia pulchra

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VU

Blakea calycularis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia asplundii classified as Endangered?
Miconia asplundii 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 asplundii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to cloud forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Miconia asplundii live?
Miconia asplundii 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 asplundii?
The main threats to Miconia asplundii 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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