CR

Piper wibomii

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper wibomii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and climate change-induced shifts in cloud forest conditions further threaten the specialized microhabitats this endemic pepper requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Piper wibomii is endemic to Colombian cloud forests, typically occurring in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires the specialized microclimate conditions of cloud forests, including consistent moisture, filtered sunlight, and stable temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper wibomii classified as Critically Endangered?
Piper wibomii 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. Piper wibomii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and climate change-induced shifts in cloud forest conditions further threaten the specialized microhabitats this endemic pepper requires for survival.
Where does Piper wibomii live?
Piper wibomii 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 Piper wibomii?
The main threats to Piper wibomii 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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