Eragrostis muerensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eragrostis muerensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and goats degrades the grassland communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this grass species' survival.
Habitat
Eragrostis muerensis inhabits seasonal grasslands and open savanna areas with well-drained soils. The species occurs in areas with specific moisture regimes, typically in grassland communities that experience distinct wet and dry seasons.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in POACEAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eragrostis muerensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Eragrostis muerensis live?
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