Centropogon ursinus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Centropogon ursinus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and pollution in its shallow marine environments. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices have significantly reduced suitable reef habitats, while climate change-induced coral bleaching events further degrade the species' preferred rocky reef systems. The species' limited distribution range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental disturbances.
Habitat
Centropogon ursinus inhabits shallow coastal waters, typically found among rocky reefs, coral formations, and seagrass beds in tropical and subtropical marine environments. The species prefers areas with complex bottom structure that provide shelter and hunting opportunities in depths ranging from intertidal zones to approximately 30 meters.
Other threatened species in CAMPANULACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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