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Miconia lagunensis

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia lagunensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its cloud forest ecosystem is cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane wet forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and humidity provided by cloud immersion in these specialized highland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia lagunensis classified as Endangered?
Miconia lagunensis 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 lagunensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its cloud forest ecosystem is cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence.
Where does Miconia lagunensis live?
Miconia lagunensis 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 lagunensis?
The main threats to Miconia lagunensis 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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