CR

Monteverdia duqueana

Unknown

Overview

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

Monteverdia duqueana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It inhabits the understory and edges of montane cloud forests where persistent fog and high humidity create the specific microclimate conditions essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monteverdia duqueana classified as Critically Endangered?
Monteverdia duqueana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Monteverdia duqueana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Monteverdia duqueana live?
Monteverdia duqueana 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 Monteverdia duqueana?
The main threats to Monteverdia duqueana 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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