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Semiramisia pulcherrima

Unknown

Overview

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

Semiramisia pulcherrima faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the quality and connectivity of its specialized high-altitude forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns that could alter the delicate cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and specific temperature ranges.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Semiramisia pulcherrima classified as Endangered?
Semiramisia pulcherrima 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. Semiramisia pulcherrima faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the quality and connectivity of its specialized high-altitude forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns that could alter the delicate cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Semiramisia pulcherrima live?
Semiramisia pulcherrima 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 Semiramisia pulcherrima?
The main threats to Semiramisia pulcherrima 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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