VU

Calceolaria spruceana

Unknown

Overview

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

Calceolaria spruceana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean cloud forests where it occurs. Habitat fragmentation from road construction and human settlement development has reduced the connectivity between remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may shift the suitable altitudinal range for this montane species beyond available habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It grows in humid, moss-rich environments along forest edges and in clearings within the cloud forest ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria spruceana classified as Vulnerable?
Calceolaria spruceana 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 spruceana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean cloud forests where it occurs. Habitat fragmentation from road construction and human settlement development has reduced the connectivity between remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may shift the suitable altitudinal range for this montane species beyond available habitat.
Where does Calceolaria spruceana live?
Calceolaria spruceana 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 spruceana?
The main threats to Calceolaria spruceana 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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