VU

Miconia jorgensenii

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia jorgensenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range in Ecuador's montane regions makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests of Ecuador, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters where persistent mist and high humidity create ideal growing conditions. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia jorgensenii classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia jorgensenii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Miconia jorgensenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range in Ecuador's montane regions makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range.
Where does Miconia jorgensenii live?
Miconia jorgensenii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia jorgensenii?
The main threats to Miconia jorgensenii 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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