Pedaliodes pisonia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pedaliodes pisonia faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the remaining habitat patches essential for this butterfly's survival.
Habitat
This butterfly inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded forests, including high humidity, consistent temperatures, and the presence of native understory plants that serve as larval host species.
Other threatened species in Nymphalidae
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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