VU

Palicourea anderssoniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Palicourea anderssoniana faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the montane forest habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of high-altitude ecosystems where this endemic plant occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 2,800 meters. It inhabits humid forest understories and forest edges within these high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea anderssoniana classified as Vulnerable?
Palicourea anderssoniana 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. Palicourea anderssoniana faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the montane forest habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of high-altitude ecosystems where this endemic plant occurs.
Where does Palicourea anderssoniana live?
Palicourea anderssoniana 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 Palicourea anderssoniana?
The main threats to Palicourea anderssoniana 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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