Corryocactus erectus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Corryocactus erectus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented populations, while collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild numbers. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.
Habitat
This columnar cactus inhabits dry inter-Andean valleys and rocky slopes at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in Peru and Bolivia. It thrives in well-drained soils of semi-arid montane environments with sparse vegetation cover.
