VU

Thibaudia inflata

Unknown

Overview

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

Thibaudia inflata faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to fragment its already limited montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Thibaudia inflata is endemic to the cloud forests of Colombia's Eastern Cordillera, occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It inhabits the humid, mist-shrouded montane forests characterized by persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and cool temperatures typical of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thibaudia inflata classified as Vulnerable?
Thibaudia inflata 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. Thibaudia inflata faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to fragment its already limited montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Thibaudia inflata live?
Thibaudia inflata occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Thibaudia inflata?
The main threats to Thibaudia inflata 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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