ENEndangered
Lepidagathis riedeliana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ACANTHACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lepidagathis riedeliana classified as Endangered?
Lepidagathis riedeliana 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 Lepidagathis riedeliana live?
Lepidagathis riedeliana occurs in Bolivia, and Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lepidagathis riedeliana?
The main threats to Lepidagathis riedeliana are 1.1, 12.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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