VU

Dupontia levis

Unknown

Overview

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

Dupontia levis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and intensification across its range, particularly the conversion of native grasslands to cropland and pasture. Overgrazing by livestock degrades the quality of remaining habitat patches, while urban development fragments populations in coastal and lowland areas. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the grass species composition of its preferred habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dupontia levis inhabits natural grasslands, prairie ecosystems, and open woodland edges, typically in areas with well-drained soils and moderate rainfall. The species shows preference for native grass communities and is often found in transitional zones between different vegetation types.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dupontia levis classified as Vulnerable?
Dupontia levis 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. Dupontia levis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and intensification across its range, particularly the conversion of native grasslands to cropland and pasture. Overgrazing by livestock degrades the quality of remaining habitat patches, while urban development fragments populations in coastal and lowland areas. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the grass species composition of its preferred habitats.
Where does Dupontia levis live?
Dupontia levis 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 Dupontia levis?
The main threats to Dupontia levis 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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