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Calceolaria obtusa

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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 obtusa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat patches.

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 cool temperatures and high UV exposure.

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

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria obtusa classified as Endangered?
Calceolaria obtusa 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 obtusa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat patches.
Where does Calceolaria obtusa live?
Calceolaria obtusa 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 obtusa?
The main threats to Calceolaria obtusa 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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