VU

Miconia reclinata

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia reclinata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this montane species to seek higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia reclinata inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in the Caribbean islands. This species typically grows in the understory and forest edges of humid tropical forests with high rainfall and persistent cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia reclinata classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia reclinata 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 reclinata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this montane species to seek higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Miconia reclinata live?
Miconia reclinata 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 reclinata?
The main threats to Miconia reclinata 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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