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Bistorta griersonii

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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.

Bistorta griersonii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted high-altitude range in the Himalayas. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure from livestock, which damages the alpine meadow communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate to higher elevations, potentially reducing available habitat for this already range-restricted endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations between 3,500-4,500 meters in the Himalayan region. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas above the treeline, often associated with other high-altitude herbaceous communities.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bistorta griersonii classified as Endangered?
Bistorta griersonii 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. Bistorta griersonii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted high-altitude range in the Himalayas. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure from livestock, which damages the alpine meadow communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate to higher elevations, potentially reducing available habitat for this already range-restricted endemic.
Where does Bistorta griersonii live?
Bistorta griersonii occurs in Bhutan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bistorta griersonii?
The main threats to Bistorta griersonii 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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