VU

Calceolaria lanata

Unknown

Overview

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

Calceolaria lanata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have reduced suitable growing areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push optimal conditions to higher elevations, potentially reducing available habitat for this high-altitude specialist. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrublands between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native vegetation communities adapted to cold temperatures and intense UV radiation.

Other threatened species in CALCEOLARIACEAE

EN

Calceolaria bentae

Unknown
EN

Calceolaria grandiflora

Unknown
EN

Calceolaria odontophylla

Unknown
EN

Calceolaria semiconnata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria lanata classified as Vulnerable?
Calceolaria lanata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Calceolaria lanata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have reduced suitable growing areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push optimal conditions to higher elevations, potentially reducing available habitat for this high-altitude specialist. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Calceolaria lanata live?
Calceolaria lanata 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 lanata?
The main threats to Calceolaria lanata 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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