VUVulnerable

Sphagnum cundinamarcanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Sphagnum cundinamarcanum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's high-altitude wetlands. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized bog habitats, while climate change threatens to alter the cool, humid conditions essential for this moss species' survival. Water extraction and drainage of páramo ecosystems for human use further reduces available habitat.
Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits high-altitude Sphagnum bogs and páramo wetlands in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring between 2,800-3,500 meters elevation. It requires consistently moist, acidic conditions and cool temperatures characteristic of tropical alpine bog ecosystems.

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Sphagnum rubellum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphagnum cundinamarcanum classified as Vulnerable?

Sphagnum cundinamarcanum 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. Sphagnum cundinamarcanum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's high-altitude wetlands. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized bog habitats, while climate change threatens to alter the cool, humid conditions essential for this moss species' survival. Water extraction and drainage of páramo ecosystems for human use further reduces available habitat.

Where does Sphagnum cundinamarcanum live?

Sphagnum cundinamarcanum 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 Sphagnum cundinamarcanum?

The main threats to Sphagnum cundinamarcanum 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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