ENEndangered
Eriosyce iquiquensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eriosyce iquiquensis classified as Endangered?
Eriosyce iquiquensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Eriosyce iquiquensis live?
Eriosyce iquiquensis occurs in Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eriosyce iquiquensis?
The main threats to Eriosyce iquiquensis are 11.1, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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