Calceolaria odontophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calceolaria odontophylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its limited distribution increases extinction risk from localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.
Habitat
This endemic Calceolaria species inhabits high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in montane grasslands and rocky slopes between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in specialized microhabitats with well-drained soils and specific moisture regimes characteristic of páramo and puna ecosystems.