VU

Uncumanu

Prumnopitys harmsiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Uncumanu faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to selective logging pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.

Threat summary

Habitat

Uncumanu inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in Peru and Ecuador. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture from cloud cover, typically growing in mixed forest communities with other endemic conifers.

Threatened in Bolivia

VU

Hypolobocera gracilignatha

Unknown
CR

Stilbohypoxylon macrosporum

Declining
CR

Microkayla guillei

Unknown
CR

Microkayla kallawaya

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Uncumanu classified as Vulnerable?
Uncumanu 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. Uncumanu faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to selective logging pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.
Where does Uncumanu live?
Uncumanu occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and United States (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Uncumanu?
The main threats to Uncumanu 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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