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Miconia pilaloensis

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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 pilaloensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's montane regions, which directly destroys its cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic shrub survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia pilaloensis is endemic to Ecuador's cloud forests, typically found in montane humid environments between 1,800-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires the consistent moisture and fog characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia pilaloensis classified as Endangered?
Miconia pilaloensis 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 pilaloensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's montane regions, which directly destroys its cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic shrub survives.
Where does Miconia pilaloensis live?
Miconia pilaloensis 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 pilaloensis?
The main threats to Miconia pilaloensis 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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