ENEndangered
Cyperus chordorrhizus
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CYPERACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cyperus chordorrhizus classified as Endangered?
Cyperus chordorrhizus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cyperus chordorrhizus live?
Cyperus chordorrhizus occurs in Kenya, and Somalia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyperus chordorrhizus?
The main threats to Cyperus chordorrhizus are 1.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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