CR

Varronia wagnerorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Varronia wagnerorum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete with this endemic shrub for resources and suitable growing conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Varronia wagnerorum is endemic to specific dry forest and scrubland habitats in restricted areas of South America. The species typically grows in well-drained soils of tropical dry forests and adjacent transitional zones between forest and grassland ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Varronia wagnerorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Varronia wagnerorum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Varronia wagnerorum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete with this endemic shrub for resources and suitable growing conditions.
Where does Varronia wagnerorum live?
Varronia wagnerorum 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 Varronia wagnerorum?
The main threats to Varronia wagnerorum 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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