VU

Cinnagrostis steyermarkii

Unknown

Overview

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

Cinnagrostis steyermarkii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized high-altitude grassland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane species to migrate to increasingly limited suitable elevations. The species' restricted range in the Venezuelan Guayana highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This grass species is endemic to high-altitude tepui grasslands and montane savannas of the Venezuelan Guayana region, typically occurring at elevations above 1,500 meters. It inhabits specialized rocky outcrops and sandy soils in areas with distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cinnagrostis steyermarkii classified as Vulnerable?
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii 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. Cinnagrostis steyermarkii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized high-altitude grassland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane species to migrate to increasingly limited suitable elevations. The species' restricted range in the Venezuelan Guayana highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Cinnagrostis steyermarkii live?
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii 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 Cinnagrostis steyermarkii?
The main threats to Cinnagrostis steyermarkii 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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