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Erigeron paucilobus

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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.

Erigeron paucilobus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate ecological conditions this rare daisy requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Erigeron paucilobus occupies specialized alpine and subalpine habitats, typically found in rocky outcrops, scree slopes, and disturbed soils at high elevations. The species requires well-drained, mineral-rich substrates and is adapted to harsh mountain conditions with extreme temperature fluctuations and intense UV radiation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erigeron paucilobus classified as Critically Endangered?
Erigeron paucilobus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Erigeron paucilobus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate ecological conditions this rare daisy requires.
Where does Erigeron paucilobus live?
Erigeron paucilobus 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 Erigeron paucilobus?
The main threats to Erigeron paucilobus 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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