VU

Heliotropium aff. wagneri

Unknown

Overview

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

Heliotropium aff. wagneri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range, particularly from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in coastal and semi-arid environments. Urban development and infrastructure projects pose additional threats to remaining populations. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species typically inhabits coastal scrublands, rocky slopes, and semi-arid grasslands with well-drained soils. It shows preference for disturbed or edge habitats where competition from other vegetation is reduced.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

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EN

Heliotropium perlmanii

Declining
VU

Tournefortia rufo-sericea

Unknown
VU

Heliotropium wagneri

Unknown
VU

Heliotropium riebeckii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliotropium aff. wagneri classified as Vulnerable?
Heliotropium aff. wagneri 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. Heliotropium aff. wagneri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range, particularly from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in coastal and semi-arid environments. Urban development and infrastructure projects pose additional threats to remaining populations. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Heliotropium aff. wagneri live?
Heliotropium aff. wagneri 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 Heliotropium aff. wagneri?
The main threats to Heliotropium aff. wagneri 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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