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Calceolaria bentae

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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 bentae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond its current elevational range. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Calceolaria species inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and rocky slopes, typically found in páramo and puna ecosystems between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native grasses and cushion plants in areas with high diurnal temperature variation.

Other threatened species in CALCEOLARIACEAE

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Calceolaria lanata

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Calceolaria grandiflora

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Calceolaria odontophylla

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Calceolaria semiconnata

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria bentae classified as Endangered?
Calceolaria bentae 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 bentae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond its current elevational range. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Calceolaria bentae live?
Calceolaria bentae 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 bentae?
The main threats to Calceolaria bentae 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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