VUVulnerable
Tharp's Bluestar
Amsonia tharpii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in APOCYNACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tharp's Bluestar classified as Vulnerable?
Tharp's Bluestar 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 Tharp's Bluestar live?
Tharp's Bluestar occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tharp's Bluestar?
The main threats to Tharp's Bluestar are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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