VU

Monnina obovata

Unknown

Overview

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

Monnina obovata faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its Andean range, which fragments and degrades the montane forest habitats essential for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations by altering soil chemistry and hydrology in these sensitive high-altitude ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may force this specialized montane species beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Monnina obovata inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,500-3,500 meters. This species favors humid, well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings within these high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monnina obovata classified as Vulnerable?
Monnina obovata 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. Monnina obovata faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its Andean range, which fragments and degrades the montane forest habitats essential for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations by altering soil chemistry and hydrology in these sensitive high-altitude ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may force this specialized montane species beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance range.
Where does Monnina obovata live?
Monnina obovata 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 obovata?
The main threats to Monnina obovata 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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