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Calceolaria gossypina

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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 gossypina faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized high-altitude environments are converted for agricultural use and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits specialized high-altitude montane environments in the Andes, typically found in rocky outcrops and steep slopes with well-drained soils. It occurs in cloud forest margins and páramo-like conditions where moisture levels and temperature fluctuations create unique microhabitat requirements.

Other threatened species in CALCEOLARIACEAE

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Calceolaria bentae

Unknown
VU

Calceolaria lanata

Unknown
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Calceolaria grandiflora

Unknown
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Calceolaria odontophylla

Unknown

Threatened in Ecuador

EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
VU

Diospyros esmereg

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria gossypina classified as Endangered?
Calceolaria gossypina 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 gossypina faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized high-altitude environments are converted for agricultural use and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.
Where does Calceolaria gossypina live?
Calceolaria gossypina occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calceolaria gossypina?
The main threats to Calceolaria gossypina 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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