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Calceolaria australis

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Overview

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

Calceolaria australis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in southern Chile and Argentina. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Calceolaria inhabits moist grasslands, stream margins, and boggy areas in temperate regions of Patagonia. It typically grows in nutrient-poor soils with consistent moisture, often in association with native grasses and sedges at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Other threatened species in CALCEOLARIACEAE

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Calceolaria bentae

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Calceolaria lanata

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Calceolaria grandiflora

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Calceolaria odontophylla

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria australis classified as Endangered?
Calceolaria australis 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. Calceolaria australis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in southern Chile and Argentina. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist conditions this species requires.
Where does Calceolaria australis live?
Calceolaria australis 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 Calceolaria australis?
The main threats to Calceolaria australis 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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