VU

Miconia cajanumana

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia cajanumana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat degradation and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change may alter the specific environmental conditions required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in areas with consistent moisture and cloud cover, often along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia cajanumana classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia cajanumana 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 cajanumana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat degradation and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change may alter the specific environmental conditions required for its survival.
Where does Miconia cajanumana live?
Miconia cajanumana 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 cajanumana?
The main threats to Miconia cajanumana 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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