VU

Monnina pseudoaestuans

Unknown

Overview

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

Monnina pseudoaestuans faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized montane habitat. Mining operations in the Andean regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through habitat destruction and soil contamination. Climate change represents an emerging threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the delicate ecological conditions required by this high-altitude endemic plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo ecosystems in the tropical Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,500-3,500 meters. It grows in areas with high humidity and frequent fog cover, often on steep slopes with well-drained volcanic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monnina pseudoaestuans classified as Vulnerable?
Monnina pseudoaestuans 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 pseudoaestuans faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized montane habitat. Mining operations in the Andean regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through habitat destruction and soil contamination. Climate change represents an emerging threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the delicate ecological conditions required by this high-altitude endemic plant.
Where does Monnina pseudoaestuans live?
Monnina pseudoaestuans 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 pseudoaestuans?
The main threats to Monnina pseudoaestuans 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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