CR

Pericallis hadrosoma

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pericallis hadrosoma faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on the Canary Islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native laurel forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microclimates this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pericallis hadrosoma is endemic to the laurel forests (laurisilva) of the Canary Islands, where it grows in humid, shaded understory environments. The species requires the specific microclimatic conditions found in these ancient forest ecosystems, particularly areas with consistent moisture and protection from direct sunlight.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pericallis hadrosoma classified as Critically Endangered?
Pericallis hadrosoma 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. Pericallis hadrosoma faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on the Canary Islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native laurel forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microclimates this endemic species requires.
Where does Pericallis hadrosoma live?
Pericallis hadrosoma occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pericallis hadrosoma?
The main threats to Pericallis hadrosoma 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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