VU

Weinmannia apurimacensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Weinmannia apurimacensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Peru's Apurímac region, where cloud forest habitats are being converted to pastureland and crop cultivation. Mining activities and road construction further fragment the remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this montane species can survive. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to these localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andes of Peru, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It grows in the understory and canopy of these moist, fog-shrouded forests where high humidity and consistent moisture support diverse epiphytic communities.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in CUNONIACEAE

EN

Acsmithia vitiense

Unknown
VU

Weinmannia davidsonii

Unknown
EN

Weinmannia vescoi

Declining
EN

Weinmannia integrifolia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Weinmannia apurimacensis classified as Vulnerable?
Weinmannia apurimacensis 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. Weinmannia apurimacensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Peru's Apurímac region, where cloud forest habitats are being converted to pastureland and crop cultivation. Mining activities and road construction further fragment the remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this montane species can survive. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to these localized threats.
Where does Weinmannia apurimacensis live?
Weinmannia apurimacensis 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 Weinmannia apurimacensis?
The main threats to Weinmannia apurimacensis 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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