Scalesia baurii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Scalesia baurii faces severe pressure from invasive plant species, particularly introduced grasses and shrubs that outcompete this endemic Galápagos daisy for resources and space. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores like goats and cattle has fragmented its limited range, while climate variability affects the moisture-dependent highland ecosystems where it survives. The species' restricted distribution across only a few islands makes it particularly vulnerable to localized extinctions from these combined pressures.
Habitat
Scalesia baurii inhabits the humid highland zones of the Galápagos Islands, typically found in transitional areas between arid lowlands and moist upland forests. This endemic daisy thrives in volcanic soils at elevations where fog and occasional rainfall provide the moisture necessary for its survival in otherwise harsh island conditions.