Woodianthus sotoi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Woodianthus sotoi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continues to fragment the remaining patches of suitable montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the delicate conditions required by this endemic species.
Habitat
This species is endemic to Colombian cloud forests, occurring in montane regions between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation. It inhabits the humid, moss-rich understory of these biodiverse ecosystems where consistent moisture and moderate temperatures create ideal growing conditions.
