CR

Eriocaulon caesium

Unknown

Overview

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

Eriocaulon caesium faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and changes in hydrology that affect the seasonal wetland systems it depends upon. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for its aquatic breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eriocaulon caesium inhabits seasonal wetlands, shallow pools, and marshy areas with sandy or muddy substrates. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles typical of ephemeral aquatic systems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriocaulon caesium classified as Critically Endangered?
Eriocaulon caesium 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. Eriocaulon caesium faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and changes in hydrology that affect the seasonal wetland systems it depends upon. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for its aquatic breeding sites.
Where does Eriocaulon caesium live?
Eriocaulon caesium 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 Eriocaulon caesium?
The main threats to Eriocaulon caesium are 1.2, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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