Fimbristylis crystallina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Fimbristylis crystallina faces severe population decline primarily due to coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional threats to its specialized coastal wetland habitats. Agricultural conversion and urban encroachment have eliminated many historical populations, while remaining sites experience degradation from pollution and altered hydrology.
Habitat
This sedge species inhabits specialized coastal wetland environments, including salt marshes, brackish pools, and sandy or muddy shores near estuaries. It typically grows in areas with fluctuating water levels and moderate salinity, often forming small colonies in disturbed or transitional coastal zones.
Other threatened species in CYPERACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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