CR

Oreopanax klugii

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Overview

Oreopanax klugii is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Peru.

Oreopanax klugii faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in areas with persistent fog cover and high humidity, often on steep slopes with well-drained volcanic soils.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax klugii classified as Critically Endangered?
Oreopanax klugii 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. Oreopanax klugii faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment remaining populations.
Where does Oreopanax klugii live?
Oreopanax klugii 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 Oreopanax klugii?
The main threats to Oreopanax klugii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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