VU

Solanum exiguum

Unknown

Overview

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

Solanum exiguum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Andes. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the specialized high-altitude environments it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to shift upward, potentially beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in montane scrublands and rocky slopes between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native shrub communities and grasslands characteristic of the páramo and puna ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum exiguum classified as Vulnerable?
Solanum exiguum 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 exiguum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Andes. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the specialized high-altitude environments it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to shift upward, potentially beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Solanum exiguum live?
Solanum exiguum 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 exiguum?
The main threats to Solanum exiguum 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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