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Heterocoma lanuginosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Heterocoma lanuginosa 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 fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. 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

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate regions, typically found in areas with specific soil composition and moisture requirements. It occurs in fragmented patches of native vegetation that have become increasingly rare due to human land use changes.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heterocoma lanuginosa classified as Endangered?
Heterocoma lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa 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 fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. 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 lanuginosa live?
Heterocoma lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa?
The main threats to Heterocoma lanuginosa 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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