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Miconia vesca

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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 vesca 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 remaining forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia vesca inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forest edges in the Caribbean, typically occurring at elevations between 400-1200 meters. The species requires humid conditions and is often found in secondary forest growth along forest margins and clearings.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia vesca classified as Endangered?
Miconia vesca 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 vesca 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 remaining forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Miconia vesca live?
Miconia vesca occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia vesca?
The main threats to Miconia vesca 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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