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Quercus humboldtii

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Overview

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

Quercus humboldtii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Colombian Andean range, with deforestation rates accelerating in recent decades. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature specimens for their valuable timber. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns and rising temperatures alter the montane conditions this oak species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian oak inhabits cloud forests and montane woodlands in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters. It thrives in humid, cool conditions with frequent fog and mist, forming part of the upper montane forest ecosystem alongside other endemic Andean species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus humboldtii classified as Vulnerable?
Quercus humboldtii 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. Quercus humboldtii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Colombian Andean range, with deforestation rates accelerating in recent decades. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature specimens for their valuable timber. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns and rising temperatures alter the montane conditions this oak species requires.
Where does Quercus humboldtii live?
Quercus humboldtii 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 Quercus humboldtii?
The main threats to Quercus humboldtii 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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