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Carex toreadora

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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.

Carex toreadora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the sedge's adaptive capacity. Overgrazing by cattle and sheep has degraded many of the high-altitude wetlands where this endemic sedge naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Carex toreadora inhabits high-altitude Andean wetlands, bogs, and marshy areas typically between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. The species requires permanently moist soils and is often found in cushion plant communities and páramo grasslands where water accumulates.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carex toreadora classified as Endangered?
Carex toreadora 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. Carex toreadora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the sedge's adaptive capacity. Overgrazing by cattle and sheep has degraded many of the high-altitude wetlands where this endemic sedge naturally occurs.
Where does Carex toreadora live?
Carex toreadora 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 Carex toreadora?
The main threats to Carex toreadora 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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