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Piptocarpha boyacensis

Declining

Overview

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

Piptocarpha boyacensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Boyacá region, which has fragmented its montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters in the Boyacá department. It requires well-preserved forest canopy and is associated with areas of high humidity and consistent cloud cover typical of tropical montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piptocarpha boyacensis classified as Endangered?
Piptocarpha boyacensis 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. Piptocarpha boyacensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Boyacá region, which has fragmented its montane forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Piptocarpha boyacensis live?
Piptocarpha boyacensis occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Piptocarpha boyacensis?
The main threats to Piptocarpha boyacensis 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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