CR

Miconia picinguabensis

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia picinguabensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely restricted range in the Venezuelan Andes. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the remaining cloud forest fragments where this endemic shrub survives. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts that could shift suitable habitat zones beyond its current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Venezuelan Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude tropical montane ecosystems, including consistent moisture from cloud cover and well-drained acidic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia picinguabensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia picinguabensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Miconia picinguabensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely restricted range in the Venezuelan Andes. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the remaining cloud forest fragments where this endemic shrub survives. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts that could shift suitable habitat zones beyond its current range.
Where does Miconia picinguabensis live?
Miconia picinguabensis occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia picinguabensis?
The main threats to Miconia picinguabensis 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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