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Monnina haughtii

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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.

Monnina haughtii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented its already limited montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining populations, while climate change poses additional risks to this high-altitude specialist through shifting temperature and precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo ecosystems at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes. It typically grows in humid, cool environments with persistent cloud cover and well-drained soils characteristic of high-altitude tropical montane vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monnina haughtii classified as Endangered?
Monnina haughtii 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. Monnina haughtii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented its already limited montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining populations, while climate change poses additional risks to this high-altitude specialist through shifting temperature and precipitation patterns.
Where does Monnina haughtii live?
Monnina haughtii 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 Monnina haughtii?
The main threats to Monnina haughtii 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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