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Tropaeolum carchense

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Overview

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

Tropaeolum carchense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and sheep degrades the specialized high-altitude environments it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic nasturtium inhabits high-altitude Andean slopes and rocky outcrops between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in specialized montane grasslands and páramo ecosystems with well-drained soils and cool, humid conditions typical of cloud forest margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropaeolum carchense classified as Endangered?
Tropaeolum carchense 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. Tropaeolum carchense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and sheep degrades the specialized high-altitude environments it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space.
Where does Tropaeolum carchense live?
Tropaeolum carchense 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 Tropaeolum carchense?
The main threats to Tropaeolum carchense 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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