VU

Miconia oellgaardii

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia oellgaardii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Ecuadorian Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' current elevational limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude tropical montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia oellgaardii classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia oellgaardii 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 oellgaardii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Ecuadorian Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' current elevational limits.
Where does Miconia oellgaardii live?
Miconia oellgaardii occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia oellgaardii?
The main threats to Miconia oellgaardii 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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