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Cobaea campanulata

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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.

Cobaea campanulata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mexico's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in montane ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space. Invasive plant species further degrade the specialized forest understory conditions this climbing vine requires for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits the understory of cloud forests and humid montane woodlands in central Mexico, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found in these specialized high-altitude forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cobaea campanulata classified as Endangered?
Cobaea campanulata 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. Cobaea campanulata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mexico's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in montane ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space. Invasive plant species further degrade the specialized forest understory conditions this climbing vine requires for successful reproduction.
Where does Cobaea campanulata live?
Cobaea campanulata 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 Cobaea campanulata?
The main threats to Cobaea campanulata 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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