Blue Moor-grass
CR

Blue Moor-grass

Sesleria caerulea

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesleria_caerulea

Overview

Sesleria caerulea, the blue moor-grass, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae, native to Europe.

Blue Moor-grass (Sesleria caerulea) faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, overgrazing, and changes in traditional land management practices. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns are also affecting the specialized calcareous grassland and moorland habitats this species depends on.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blue Moor-grass classified as Critically Endangered?
Blue Moor-grass 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. Blue Moor-grass (Sesleria caerulea) faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, overgrazing, and changes in traditional land management practices. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns are also affecting the specialized calcareous grassland and moorland habitats this species depends on.
Where does Blue Moor-grass live?
Blue Moor-grass 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 Blue Moor-grass?
The main threats to Blue Moor-grass 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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