CR

Magnolia virolinensis

Declining

Overview

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

Magnolia virolinensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its extremely limited range in Colombia's Cordillera Oriental. The species is further threatened by cattle ranching expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its remaining cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this high-altitude endemic magnolia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic magnolia inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in Colombia's Eastern Cordillera. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of these high-altitude forests, including consistent moisture, cool temperatures, and protection from direct sunlight.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia virolinensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Magnolia virolinensis 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. Magnolia virolinensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its extremely limited range in Colombia's Cordillera Oriental. The species is further threatened by cattle ranching expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its remaining cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this high-altitude endemic magnolia.
Where does Magnolia virolinensis live?
Magnolia virolinensis 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 Magnolia virolinensis?
The main threats to Magnolia virolinensis 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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