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Heterocoma erecta

Declining

Overview

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

Heterocoma erecta faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Heterocoma erecta inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate regions, typically found in areas with specific soil composition and moisture requirements. The species shows strong preference for undisturbed sites with particular vegetation associations and environmental conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heterocoma erecta classified as Endangered?
Heterocoma erecta is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Heterocoma erecta faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Heterocoma erecta live?
Heterocoma erecta 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 Heterocoma erecta?
The main threats to Heterocoma erecta 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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