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Miconia onaensis

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Overview

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

Miconia onaensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded areas. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic shrub depends.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia onaensis is endemic to cloud forests in the Andes of Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. The species requires the consistently moist, fog-shrouded conditions characteristic of montane cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia onaensis classified as Endangered?
Miconia onaensis 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 onaensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded areas. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic shrub depends.
Where does Miconia onaensis live?
Miconia onaensis 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 onaensis?
The main threats to Miconia onaensis 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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