VU

Gynoxys baccharoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Gynoxys baccharoides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean highlands, which fragments and degrades its specialized páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this high-altitude species to migrate upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude páramo ecosystems and cloud forests in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, cool environments characterized by frequent fog, high humidity, and specialized alpine vegetation communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gynoxys baccharoides classified as Vulnerable?
Gynoxys baccharoides 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. Gynoxys baccharoides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean highlands, which fragments and degrades its specialized páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this high-altitude species to migrate upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion and environmental changes.
Where does Gynoxys baccharoides live?
Gynoxys baccharoides 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 Gynoxys baccharoides?
The main threats to Gynoxys baccharoides 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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