VU

Solanum chilliasense

Unknown

Overview

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

Solanum chilliasense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude endemic beyond its suitable elevation range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in montane grasslands and shrublands between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. It grows in rocky slopes and disturbed areas within the páramo and puna ecosystems of South America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum chilliasense classified as Vulnerable?
Solanum chilliasense 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. Solanum chilliasense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude endemic beyond its suitable elevation range.
Where does Solanum chilliasense live?
Solanum chilliasense occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Solanum chilliasense?
The main threats to Solanum chilliasense 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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