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Bothriochloa campii

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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.

Bothriochloa campii faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural conversion of its native grassland habitats across its limited range in South America. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining populations, while urban expansion continues to fragment the specialized grassland ecosystems this endemic species requires. The species' narrow ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grass species inhabits specialized native grassland ecosystems and prairie remnants in temperate South America. It typically occurs in well-drained soils of natural grasslands and requires specific moisture and soil conditions found in undisturbed prairie habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bothriochloa campii classified as Endangered?
Bothriochloa campii 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. Bothriochloa campii faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural conversion of its native grassland habitats across its limited range in South America. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining populations, while urban expansion continues to fragment the specialized grassland ecosystems this endemic species requires. The species' narrow ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification.
Where does Bothriochloa campii live?
Bothriochloa campii 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 Bothriochloa campii?
The main threats to Bothriochloa campii 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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