VU

Piptadenia weberbaueri

Unknown

Overview

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

Piptadenia weberbaueri faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range. The combination of habitat loss and the tree's naturally restricted distribution makes population recovery extremely challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree is endemic to montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes in Peru, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It grows in primary and secondary forests with high humidity and consistent cloud cover, often associated with other endemic Andean flora.

Shrubland· majorGrassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piptadenia weberbaueri classified as Vulnerable?
Piptadenia weberbaueri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Piptadenia weberbaueri faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range. The combination of habitat loss and the tree's naturally restricted distribution makes population recovery extremely challenging.
Where does Piptadenia weberbaueri live?
Piptadenia weberbaueri 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 Piptadenia weberbaueri?
The main threats to Piptadenia weberbaueri 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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