VU

Pterygota colombiana

Declining

Overview

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

Pterygota colombiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large canopy tree inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of Colombia, typically occurring in primary forest formations between 200-1,500 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in undisturbed tropical forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pterygota colombiana classified as Vulnerable?
Pterygota colombiana 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. Pterygota colombiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Pterygota colombiana live?
Pterygota colombiana occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pterygota colombiana?
The main threats to Pterygota colombiana 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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