ENEndangered
Antarctic Cudweed
Gamochaeta antarctica
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Falkland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Antarctic Cudweed classified as Endangered?
Antarctic Cudweed is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Antarctic Cudweed live?
Antarctic Cudweed occurs in Falkland Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antarctic Cudweed?
The main threats to Antarctic Cudweed are 2.3, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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