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Drymaria monticola

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Overview

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

Drymaria monticola faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted montane range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species is endemic to montane cloud forests and high-altitude grasslands, typically occurring between 2,000-3,500 meters elevation. It requires specific moisture conditions and cool temperatures found in these restricted mountain ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymaria monticola classified as Critically Endangered?
Drymaria monticola 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. Drymaria monticola faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted montane range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in high-altitude environments.
Where does Drymaria monticola live?
Drymaria monticola 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 Drymaria monticola?
The main threats to Drymaria monticola 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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