CR

Phinaea pulchella

Unknown

Overview

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

Phinaea pulchella faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic species requires. The extremely limited distribution makes any habitat loss particularly devastating for population viability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits humid cloud forests and montane forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Colombian Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phinaea pulchella classified as Critically Endangered?
Phinaea pulchella 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. Phinaea pulchella faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic species requires. The extremely limited distribution makes any habitat loss particularly devastating for population viability.
Where does Phinaea pulchella live?
Phinaea pulchella 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 Phinaea pulchella?
The main threats to Phinaea pulchella 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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