VUVulnerable
Carex monostachya
Unknown
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CYPERACEAE
Threatened in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Carex monostachya classified as Vulnerable?
Carex monostachya 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Carex monostachya live?
Carex monostachya occurs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Carex monostachya?
The main threats to Carex monostachya are 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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