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Bougainvillea fasciculata

Declining

Overview

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

Bougainvillea fasciculata faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Galápagos Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from introduced grazing animals, especially goats and cattle, which damage the native vegetation communities where this endemic bougainvillea occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate water balance required for this drought-adapted species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic bougainvillea inhabits dry coastal zones and arid lowland areas of the Galápagos Islands, typically growing in rocky volcanic soils and scrubland vegetation. It occurs in transitional zones between coastal areas and highland regions, often associated with other drought-tolerant native plant communities.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bougainvillea fasciculata classified as Endangered?
Bougainvillea fasciculata 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. Bougainvillea fasciculata faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Galápagos Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from introduced grazing animals, especially goats and cattle, which damage the native vegetation communities where this endemic bougainvillea occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate water balance required for this drought-adapted species.
Where does Bougainvillea fasciculata live?
Bougainvillea fasciculata 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 Bougainvillea fasciculata?
The main threats to Bougainvillea fasciculata 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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