Miconia griffisii
Overview
Miconia griffisii is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Peru.
Miconia griffisii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Ecuador's cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated much of its original habitat, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Habitat
Miconia griffisii is endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions of montane cloud forests, including consistent moisture levels and moderate temperatures characteristic of these threatened Andean ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Miconia griffisii classified as Critically Endangered?
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