VU

Calceolaria oxyphylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Calceolaria oxyphylla faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have fragmented its specialized high-altitude environments. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in specialized microhabitats within montane grasslands and rocky slopes between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and cool, humid conditions characteristic of páramo and puna ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria oxyphylla classified as Vulnerable?
Calceolaria oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have fragmented its specialized high-altitude environments. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and stochastic events.
Where does Calceolaria oxyphylla live?
Calceolaria oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla?
The main threats to Calceolaria oxyphylla 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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