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Miconia corazonica

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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 corazonica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's montane regions, which directly destroys its cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations beyond the species' current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia corazonica is endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador's Cordillera Oriental, occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 2,400 meters. This species thrives in the perpetually moist conditions of montane cloud forests, where it grows as an understory shrub in areas with high humidity and frequent fog cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia corazonica classified as Endangered?
Miconia corazonica 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 corazonica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's montane regions, which directly destroys its cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations beyond the species' current range.
Where does Miconia corazonica live?
Miconia corazonica 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 corazonica?
The main threats to Miconia corazonica 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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