VU

Galium azuayicum

Unknown

Overview

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

Galium azuayicum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's Azuay Province, where cattle and sheep trample and consume the delicate herbaceous plants. The species' restricted montane habitat is increasingly fragmented by road construction and human settlement development. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to even more limited suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits high-altitude montane grasslands and páramo ecosystems in the Andes of Azuay Province. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation, often associated with other specialized alpine flora.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galium azuayicum classified as Vulnerable?
Galium azuayicum 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. Galium azuayicum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's Azuay Province, where cattle and sheep trample and consume the delicate herbaceous plants. The species' restricted montane habitat is increasingly fragmented by road construction and human settlement development. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to even more limited suitable areas.
Where does Galium azuayicum live?
Galium azuayicum 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 Galium azuayicum?
The main threats to Galium azuayicum 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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