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Piper zarumanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper zarumanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' narrow endemic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic piper species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It typically grows in the understory of primary and secondary forests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper zarumanum classified as Endangered?
Piper zarumanum 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. Piper zarumanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' narrow endemic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Piper zarumanum live?
Piper zarumanum 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 zarumanum?
The main threats to Piper zarumanum 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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