Ocotea otara is only known to inhabit Colombia’s El Ruiz-Tolima volcanic massif between the altitudes of 2,700-3,100 meters. The tree’s conservation status has not been evaluated by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, but its narrow range could make it especially vulnerable. "/> Ocotea otara is only known to inhabit Colombia’s El Ruiz-Tolima volcanic massif between the altitudes of 2,700-3,100 meters. The tree’s conservation status has not been evaluated by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, but its narrow range could make it especially vulnerable. ">
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