ENEndangered
Miconia heterothrix
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Miconia heterothrix classified as Endangered?
Miconia heterothrix 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Miconia heterothrix live?
Miconia heterothrix occurs in Colombia, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia heterothrix?
The main threats to Miconia heterothrix are 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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