VU

Saurauia micayensis

Declining

Overview

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

Saurauia micayensis faces primary threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these moist, high-altitude ecosystems characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saurauia micayensis classified as Vulnerable?
Saurauia micayensis 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. Saurauia micayensis faces primary threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.
Where does Saurauia micayensis live?
Saurauia micayensis 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 Saurauia micayensis?
The main threats to Saurauia micayensis 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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