Thomasomys bombycinus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Thomasomys bombycinus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Colombian Andes, which fragments and destroys its cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and humidity conditions of the montane forests this species depends upon.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Colombian Andes, typically at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It prefers dense, moss-covered forest environments with high humidity and consistent cloud cover that characterize these Andean ecosystems.