VUVulnerable
Polylepis crista-galli
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polylepis crista-galli classified as Vulnerable?
Polylepis crista-galli is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Polylepis crista-galli live?
Polylepis crista-galli occurs in Argentina, and Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polylepis crista-galli?
The main threats to Polylepis crista-galli are 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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