VU

Saurauia cuatrecasana

Unknown

Overview

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

Saurauia cuatrecasana faces primary threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted Colombian range. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce available cloud forest habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the altitudinal zones where this montane species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 2,800 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these moist, high-altitude ecosystems where persistent cloud cover maintains humid conditions.

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EN

Saurauia serrata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Saurauia cuatrecasana classified as Vulnerable?
Saurauia cuatrecasana 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. Saurauia cuatrecasana faces primary threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted Colombian range. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce available cloud forest habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the altitudinal zones where this montane species can survive.
Where does Saurauia cuatrecasana live?
Saurauia cuatrecasana 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 Saurauia cuatrecasana?
The main threats to Saurauia cuatrecasana 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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