ENEndangered
Eremosis shannonii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eremosis shannonii classified as Endangered?
Eremosis shannonii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Eremosis shannonii live?
Eremosis shannonii occurs in Guatemala, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eremosis shannonii?
The main threats to Eremosis shannonii are 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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