Brown Bog-rush
VU

Brown Bog-rush

Schoenus ferrugineus

Unknown

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Overview

Schoenus ferrugineus is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Cyperaceae.

Brown Bog-rush faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to drainage and conversion of wetland areas for agriculture and development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate water balance of bog ecosystems. The species' specialized habitat requirements and fragmented distribution make populations particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brown Bog-rush occurs in calcareous fens, alkaline bogs, wet meadows, and marshy areas with mineral-rich soils. The species typically grows in open, seasonally flooded habitats with fluctuating water levels and requires specific soil chemistry conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brown Bog-rush classified as Vulnerable?
Brown Bog-rush 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. Brown Bog-rush faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to drainage and conversion of wetland areas for agriculture and development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate water balance of bog ecosystems. The species' specialized habitat requirements and fragmented distribution make populations particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Brown Bog-rush live?
Brown Bog-rush 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 Brown Bog-rush?
The main threats to Brown Bog-rush 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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