VU

Festuca caldasii

Unknown

Overview

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

Festuca caldasii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and intensive cattle grazing. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grass species inhabits high-altitude páramo and alpine grasslands in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils on steep slopes and ridge systems where it forms part of specialized high-mountain plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Festuca caldasii classified as Vulnerable?
Festuca caldasii 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. Festuca caldasii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and intensive cattle grazing. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space.
Where does Festuca caldasii live?
Festuca caldasii 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 Festuca caldasii?
The main threats to Festuca caldasii 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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