VUVulnerable
Gymnocalycium uruguayense
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gymnocalycium uruguayense classified as Vulnerable?
Gymnocalycium uruguayense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Gymnocalycium uruguayense live?
Gymnocalycium uruguayense occurs in Brazil, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gymnocalycium uruguayense?
The main threats to Gymnocalycium uruguayense are 2.1, 2.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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