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Palicourea heilbornii

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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.

Palicourea heilbornii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones 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 montane forest habitat, while climate change may force populations to shift to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. It typically occurs in well-preserved forest understory with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea heilbornii classified as Endangered?
Palicourea heilbornii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Palicourea heilbornii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones 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 montane forest habitat, while climate change may force populations to shift to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Palicourea heilbornii live?
Palicourea heilbornii 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 heilbornii?
The main threats to Palicourea heilbornii 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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