VU

Ouratea tumacoensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Ouratea tumacoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Pacific coastal forests of Colombia and Ecuador. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland forest ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ouratea tumacoensis inhabits lowland tropical rainforests along the Pacific coast of Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. The species is typically found in primary and secondary forest understory at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouratea tumacoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Ouratea tumacoensis 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. Ouratea tumacoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Pacific coastal forests of Colombia and Ecuador. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland forest ecosystem.
Where does Ouratea tumacoensis live?
Ouratea tumacoensis 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 Ouratea tumacoensis?
The main threats to Ouratea tumacoensis 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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