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Genlisea filiformis

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Overview

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

Genlisea filiformis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized carnivorous lifestyle and dependence on specific wetland conditions make it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture regimes essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Genlisea filiformis inhabits specialized carnivorous plant communities in seasonally wet sandy soils and boggy areas. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with consistent moisture levels and nutrient-poor substrates typical of tropical wetland margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Genlisea filiformis classified as Critically Endangered?
Genlisea filiformis 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. Genlisea filiformis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized carnivorous lifestyle and dependence on specific wetland conditions make it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture regimes essential for its survival.
Where does Genlisea filiformis live?
Genlisea filiformis occurs in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and French Guiana (plus 6 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Genlisea filiformis?
The main threats to Genlisea filiformis 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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