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Cyperus bifolius

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyperus bifolius faces severe threats from coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its low-lying coastal habitats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with even small-scale developments potentially eliminating entire populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This sedge species inhabits coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and sandy shores in tropical Caribbean environments. It typically grows in areas with periodic saltwater influence and well-drained sandy or muddy substrates near the coastline.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyperus bifolius classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyperus bifolius is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cyperus bifolius faces severe threats from coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its low-lying coastal habitats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with even small-scale developments potentially eliminating entire populations.
Where does Cyperus bifolius live?
Cyperus bifolius occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyperus bifolius?
The main threats to Cyperus bifolius are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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