Heterocoma erecta
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.
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.