VU

Miconia pastoensis

Stable

Overview

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

Miconia pastoensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Colombian Andean range. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while mining activities in the Cordillera Oriental pose additional localized threats. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-driven habitat shifts upslope.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters. It thrives in the cool, moist conditions of these high-altitude ecosystems, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia pastoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia pastoensis 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 pastoensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Colombian Andean range. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while mining activities in the Cordillera Oriental pose additional localized threats. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-driven habitat shifts upslope.
Where does Miconia pastoensis live?
Miconia pastoensis occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia pastoensis?
The main threats to Miconia pastoensis 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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