CR

Fimbristylis hirsutifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Fimbristylis hirsutifolia faces severe threats from coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in tropical wetland areas. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its low-lying habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and hydrological changes from urban development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This sedge species inhabits coastal wetlands, marshy areas, and seasonally flooded grasslands in tropical regions. It typically grows in sandy or muddy soils with fluctuating water levels, often in areas subject to periodic inundation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fimbristylis hirsutifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Fimbristylis hirsutifolia 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. Fimbristylis hirsutifolia faces severe threats from coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in tropical wetland areas. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its low-lying habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and hydrological changes from urban development.
Where does Fimbristylis hirsutifolia live?
Fimbristylis hirsutifolia occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fimbristylis hirsutifolia?
The main threats to Fimbristylis hirsutifolia are 3.2, 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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