VU

Calceolaria zamorana

Unknown

Overview

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

Calceolaria zamorana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Zamora-Chinchipe province, which fragments its montane forest habitat. Mining activities in the region pose additional threats through habitat destruction and water contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and land-use changes in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Zamora-Chinchipe province, typically growing on steep slopes and rocky outcrops between 2,000-3,000 meters elevation. It requires the humid, cool conditions characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems with consistent moisture from fog and precipitation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria zamorana classified as Vulnerable?
Calceolaria zamorana 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 zamorana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Zamora-Chinchipe province, which fragments its montane forest habitat. Mining activities in the region pose additional threats through habitat destruction and water contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and land-use changes in the Ecuadorian Andes.
Where does Calceolaria zamorana live?
Calceolaria zamorana 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 zamorana?
The main threats to Calceolaria zamorana 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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