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Neosprucea sararensis

Declining

Overview

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

Neosprucea sararensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its montane forest habitat. Mining operations in the Cordillera Oriental pose additional threats through habitat destruction and water contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation pressures in the Colombian Andes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia. It typically occurs in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, often associated with moss-rich forest understories and steep mountain slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neosprucea sararensis classified as Endangered?
Neosprucea sararensis 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. Neosprucea sararensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its montane forest habitat. Mining operations in the Cordillera Oriental pose additional threats through habitat destruction and water contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation pressures in the Colombian Andes.
Where does Neosprucea sararensis live?
Neosprucea sararensis 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 Neosprucea sararensis?
The main threats to Neosprucea sararensis 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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