Chaetopoa pilosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chaetopoa pilosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized grassland habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this grass species' survival.
Habitat
Chaetopoa pilosa inhabits specialized high-altitude grasslands and alpine meadows, typically found in areas with specific soil conditions and moisture regimes. This endemic grass species requires well-drained but seasonally moist soils in montane ecosystems.
