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Pentacalia perijaensis

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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.

Pentacalia perijaensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Serranía de los Churumbelos. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited cloud forest habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with nowhere left to retreat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic composite plant inhabits cloud forests and páramo transitions in the Serranía de los Churumbelos of southern Colombia, typically occurring at elevations between 2,800-3,400 meters. It grows in humid montane environments characterized by persistent cloud cover and high moisture levels.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pentacalia perijaensis classified as Endangered?
Pentacalia perijaensis 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. Pentacalia perijaensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Serranía de los Churumbelos. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited cloud forest habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with nowhere left to retreat.
Where does Pentacalia perijaensis live?
Pentacalia perijaensis occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pentacalia perijaensis?
The main threats to Pentacalia perijaensis 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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