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Pentacalia yanetharum

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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 yanetharum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and shrublands between 3,200-3,800 meters elevation in the Eastern Cordillera. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among native páramo vegetation, particularly in areas with consistent cloud cover and cool temperatures.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pentacalia yanetharum classified as Endangered?
Pentacalia yanetharum 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 yanetharum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Pentacalia yanetharum live?
Pentacalia yanetharum 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 yanetharum?
The main threats to Pentacalia yanetharum 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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