VU

Pradosia montana

Unknown

Overview

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

Pradosia montana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its montane forest range in South America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced suitable habitat patches and isolated remaining populations. Mining activities in mountainous regions pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water contamination. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting optimal temperature and precipitation zones upward in elevation, potentially reducing available habitat area.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pradosia montana inhabits montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters in the Andes and associated mountain ranges. The species requires humid, well-drained soils and thrives in the cooler temperatures and consistent moisture provided by cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pradosia montana classified as Vulnerable?
Pradosia montana 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. Pradosia montana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its montane forest range in South America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced suitable habitat patches and isolated remaining populations. Mining activities in mountainous regions pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water contamination. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting optimal temperature and precipitation zones upward in elevation, potentially reducing available habitat area.
Where does Pradosia montana live?
Pradosia montana 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 Pradosia montana?
The main threats to Pradosia montana 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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