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Miconia cuprea

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia cuprea faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing the total area available for this endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia cuprea inhabits montane forests and cloud forests at middle to high elevations in the Caribbean islands. The species typically occurs in humid, well-drained forest environments with rich organic soils and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia cuprea classified as Endangered?
Miconia cuprea 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 cuprea faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing the total area available for this endemic species.
Where does Miconia cuprea live?
Miconia cuprea occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia cuprea?
The main threats to Miconia cuprea 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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