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Puya obconica

Unknown

Overview

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

Puya obconica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' specialized high-altitude habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations with limited available terrain. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Puya obconica inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and rocky slopes between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained soils and open areas with minimal tree cover, typically found in páramo and puna ecosystems.

Artificial - Terrestrial· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Puya obconica classified as Endangered?
Puya obconica 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. Puya obconica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' specialized high-altitude habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations with limited available terrain. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited populations.
Where does Puya obconica live?
Puya obconica occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Puya obconica?
The main threats to Puya obconica 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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