EN

Polylepis pallidistigma

Declining

Overview

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

Polylepis pallidistigma faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Burning of Polylepis woodlands for pasture creation has fragmented remaining populations into isolated patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude Polylepis woodlands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in cold, humid montane environments where it forms part of the distinctive high-elevation forest ecosystems characteristic of the tropical Andes.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polylepis pallidistigma classified as Endangered?
Polylepis pallidistigma 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. Polylepis pallidistigma faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Burning of Polylepis woodlands for pasture creation has fragmented remaining populations into isolated patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.
Where does Polylepis pallidistigma live?
Polylepis pallidistigma occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polylepis pallidistigma?
The main threats to Polylepis pallidistigma 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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