Miconia cosangensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia cosangensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Colombian Andes. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the montane forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.
Habitat
This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of these biodiverse ecosystems, which are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity.