VU

Miconia castaneiflora

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia castaneiflora 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 mining activities in some areas have caused additional habitat degradation. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these moist, high-altitude ecosystems where persistent cloud cover maintains humid conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia castaneiflora classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia castaneiflora 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 castaneiflora 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 mining activities in some areas have caused additional habitat degradation. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Miconia castaneiflora live?
Miconia castaneiflora 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 castaneiflora?
The main threats to Miconia castaneiflora 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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