CR

Perrottetia colorata

Declining

Overview

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

Perrottetia colorata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Perrottetia colorata inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. The species is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in understory positions where it benefits from filtered light conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Perrottetia colorata classified as Critically Endangered?
Perrottetia colorata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Perrottetia colorata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Perrottetia colorata live?
Perrottetia colorata 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 Perrottetia colorata?
The main threats to Perrottetia colorata 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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