VU

Deschampsia aurea

Unknown

Overview

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

Deschampsia aurea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean grassland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, fragmenting already limited populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat in this species' restricted montane range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This perennial grass species inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and páramo ecosystems, typically occurring between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils of montane meadows and alpine grassland communities where it forms part of the native tussock grass vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Deschampsia aurea classified as Vulnerable?
Deschampsia aurea 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. Deschampsia aurea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean grassland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, fragmenting already limited populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat in this species' restricted montane range.
Where does Deschampsia aurea live?
Deschampsia aurea 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 Deschampsia aurea?
The main threats to Deschampsia aurea 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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