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Odontonema lindavii

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Overview

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

Odontonema lindavii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Cordillera Oriental have fragmented remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this endemic plant can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests along the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Oriental. It typically occurs at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Odontonema lindavii classified as Critically Endangered?
Odontonema lindavii 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. Odontonema lindavii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Cordillera Oriental have fragmented remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this endemic plant can survive.
Where does Odontonema lindavii live?
Odontonema lindavii 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 Odontonema lindavii?
The main threats to Odontonema lindavii 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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