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Yavia cryptocarpa

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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.

Yavia cryptocarpa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in its restricted Bolivian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional pressure on wild populations. Climate change may further stress this high-altitude specialist through altered precipitation patterns in its arid mountain habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This diminutive cactus is endemic to high-altitude rocky slopes and cliff faces in the Bolivian Andes, typically growing in crevices and on limestone substrates between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. It inhabits extremely arid montane environments with sparse vegetation and dramatic temperature fluctuations.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Yavia cryptocarpa classified as Endangered?
Yavia cryptocarpa 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. Yavia cryptocarpa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in its restricted Bolivian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional pressure on wild populations. Climate change may further stress this high-altitude specialist through altered precipitation patterns in its arid mountain habitat.
Where does Yavia cryptocarpa live?
Yavia cryptocarpa occurs in Argentina, and Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yavia cryptocarpa?
The main threats to Yavia cryptocarpa 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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