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Anemone jamesonii

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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.

Anemone jamesonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond its current elevational limits. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Ecuadorian páramo further reduce available habitat for this endemic buttercup.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine meadows between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation in the Andes. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among tussock grasses and cushion plants in these specialized montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anemone jamesonii classified as Endangered?
Anemone jamesonii 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. Anemone jamesonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond its current elevational limits. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Ecuadorian páramo further reduce available habitat for this endemic buttercup.
Where does Anemone jamesonii live?
Anemone jamesonii 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 Anemone jamesonii?
The main threats to Anemone jamesonii 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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