VU

Calceolaria serrata

Unknown

Overview

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

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

Threat summary

Habitat

Calceolaria serrata inhabits high-altitude montane environments in the Andes, typically found in rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrubland between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. The species requires cool, moist conditions and well-drained soils characteristic of páramo and puna ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

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