VU

Bartsia pumila

Unknown

Overview

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

Bartsia pumila faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Agricultural expansion and grazing pressure in montane regions further fragment its already restricted populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bartsia pumila inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically found in rocky slopes, meadows, and open areas at high elevations. This cold-adapted species thrives in well-drained soils of mountainous regions where it can tolerate harsh weather conditions and short growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bartsia pumila classified as Vulnerable?
Bartsia pumila 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. Bartsia pumila faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Agricultural expansion and grazing pressure in montane regions further fragment its already restricted populations.
Where does Bartsia pumila live?
Bartsia pumila 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 Bartsia pumila?
The main threats to Bartsia pumila 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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