Gentianella alborosea
EN

Gentianella alborosea

Declining

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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.

Gentianella alborosea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted range across the páramo ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gentian inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine meadows in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among tussock grasses and cushion plants in these cold, wind-exposed montane environments.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella alborosea classified as Endangered?
Gentianella alborosea is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Gentianella alborosea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted range across the páramo ecosystems.
Where does Gentianella alborosea live?
Gentianella alborosea occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gentianella alborosea?
The main threats to Gentianella alborosea 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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