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Salvia codazziana

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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.

Salvia codazziana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native cloud forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian sage inhabits cloud forests and humid montane environments in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It grows in cool, moist conditions along forest edges and in clearings within the cloud forest ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia codazziana classified as Endangered?
Salvia codazziana 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. Salvia codazziana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native cloud forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range.
Where does Salvia codazziana live?
Salvia codazziana 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 Salvia codazziana?
The main threats to Salvia codazziana 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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