Eriocaulon hildebrandtii
CR

Eriocaulon hildebrandtii

Declining

Photo: Photo: National Museum of Natural History via Wikimedia Commons CC0

Overview

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

Eriocaulon hildebrandtii faces severe threats from wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its limited range in East Africa. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated many of the seasonal pools and marshy areas essential for this aquatic plant's survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further compromises the quality of remaining habitats, while altered hydrology from dam construction and water extraction disrupts the natural flooding cycles this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic plant inhabits seasonal pools, shallow wetlands, and marshy areas in East African highlands. It requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles typical of temporary freshwater habitats.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriocaulon hildebrandtii classified as Critically Endangered?
Eriocaulon hildebrandtii 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 hildebrandtii faces severe threats from wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its limited range in East Africa. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated many of the seasonal pools and marshy areas essential for this aquatic plant's survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further compromises the quality of remaining habitats, while altered hydrology from dam construction and water extraction disrupts the natural flooding cycles this species depends upon.
Where does Eriocaulon hildebrandtii live?
Eriocaulon hildebrandtii occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eriocaulon hildebrandtii?
The main threats to Eriocaulon hildebrandtii are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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