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Miconia pailasana

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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 pailasana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this montane endemic can survive. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest patches, competing with native vegetation and altering ecosystem dynamics.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Cordillera de la Costa of Venezuela. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of these mist-shrouded forests, including high humidity, consistent moisture, and the unique plant communities adapted to frequent cloud immersion.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia pailasana classified as Endangered?
Miconia pailasana 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 pailasana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this montane endemic can survive. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest patches, competing with native vegetation and altering ecosystem dynamics.
Where does Miconia pailasana live?
Miconia pailasana 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 pailasana?
The main threats to Miconia pailasana 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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