VU

Calamagrostis carchiensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Calamagrostis carchiensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted high-altitude range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation, as entire populations can be eliminated by localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upward beyond the species' current elevational limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grass species inhabits high-altitude páramo and alpine grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils along stream margins and in boggy areas within montane grassland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calamagrostis carchiensis classified as Vulnerable?
Calamagrostis carchiensis 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. Calamagrostis carchiensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted high-altitude range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation, as entire populations can be eliminated by localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upward beyond the species' current elevational limits.
Where does Calamagrostis carchiensis live?
Calamagrostis carchiensis 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 Calamagrostis carchiensis?
The main threats to Calamagrostis carchiensis 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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