Miconia cutucuensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia cutucuensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Cordillera del Cóndor region of Ecuador and Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion continue to reduce the montane forest habitat essential for this endemic shrub's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Cordillera del Cóndor, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these biodiverse Andean ecosystems, which are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity.