CR

Sciodaphyllum sararense

Declining

Overview

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

Sciodaphyllum sararense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sciodaphyllum sararense classified as Critically Endangered?
Sciodaphyllum sararense is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sciodaphyllum sararense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.
Where does Sciodaphyllum sararense live?
Sciodaphyllum sararense occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sciodaphyllum sararense?
The main threats to Sciodaphyllum sararense 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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