VU

Paepalanthus moaensis

Stable

Overview

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

Paepalanthus moaensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the tepuis of Venezuela, where mining activities and tourism development threaten its specialized rocky outcrop environments. The species' extremely restricted range on Mount Roraima makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to these high-altitude endemic plant communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits rocky outcrops and sandstone formations on the tepuis (table mountains) of the Guiana Highlands, specifically occurring on Mount Roraima at elevations above 2000 meters. It grows in specialized microhabitats among quartzite rocks and sandy soils characteristic of these ancient geological formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paepalanthus moaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Paepalanthus moaensis 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. Paepalanthus moaensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the tepuis of Venezuela, where mining activities and tourism development threaten its specialized rocky outcrop environments. The species' extremely restricted range on Mount Roraima makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to these high-altitude endemic plant communities.
Where does Paepalanthus moaensis live?
Paepalanthus moaensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paepalanthus moaensis?
The main threats to Paepalanthus moaensis 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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