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Pilea riopalenquensis

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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.

Pilea riopalenquensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while mining activities and infrastructure development continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments in the Andean region. It typically grows in shaded understory conditions with high moisture levels and rich organic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pilea riopalenquensis classified as Endangered?
Pilea riopalenquensis 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. Pilea riopalenquensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while mining activities and infrastructure development continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this species requires.
Where does Pilea riopalenquensis live?
Pilea riopalenquensis 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 Pilea riopalenquensis?
The main threats to Pilea riopalenquensis 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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