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Calceolaria platyzyga

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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 platyzyga 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' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Calceolaria species inhabits high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in specialized microhabitats within montane grasslands and rocky slopes. It requires specific soil conditions and moisture regimes characteristic of its narrow altitudinal range.

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Calceolaria bentae

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria platyzyga classified as Endangered?
Calceolaria platyzyga 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 platyzyga 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' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Calceolaria platyzyga live?
Calceolaria platyzyga 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 platyzyga?
The main threats to Calceolaria platyzyga 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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