Miconia prietoi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia prietoi faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival in montane ecosystems.
Habitat
This endemic Colombian species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Andean region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and moderate temperatures.