CR

Sclerotheca magdalenae

Unknown

Overview

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

Sclerotheca magdalenae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in Colombia's Magdalena Valley region. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits specific microhabitats within the tropical dry forests and scrublands of the Magdalena Valley. It typically grows in rocky outcrops and well-drained soils at elevations between 200-800 meters, requiring particular moisture and light conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sclerotheca magdalenae classified as Critically Endangered?
Sclerotheca magdalenae 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. Sclerotheca magdalenae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in Colombia's Magdalena Valley region. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Sclerotheca magdalenae live?
Sclerotheca magdalenae 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 Sclerotheca magdalenae?
The main threats to Sclerotheca magdalenae 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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