Eriocaulon ekmannii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eriocaulon ekmannii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste threatens the aquatic environments it depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal wetlands critical to its survival.
Habitat
Eriocaulon ekmannii inhabits seasonal wetlands, shallow pools, and marshy areas in tropical regions. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles that support its unique life cycle requirements.
Other threatened species in Eriocaulaceae
Frequently asked questions
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