VU

Themistoclesia mucronata

Unknown

Overview

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

Themistoclesia mucronata faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Andean cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range in high-altitude ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited available area. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Colombian Andes further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian shrub inhabits cloud forests and páramo ecosystems in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters. It grows in the understory and edges of montane forests where persistent cloud cover creates the humid, cool conditions essential for its survival.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Themistoclesia mucronata classified as Vulnerable?
Themistoclesia mucronata 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. Themistoclesia mucronata faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Andean cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range in high-altitude ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited available area. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Colombian Andes further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Themistoclesia mucronata live?
Themistoclesia mucronata 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 Themistoclesia mucronata?
The main threats to Themistoclesia mucronata 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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