VU

Gentianella chrysantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Gentianella chrysantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited range across specific elevational zones. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly restricted mountaintop refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This alpine gentian inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils of páramo and puna ecosystems, often associated with cushion plants and other specialized high-altitude flora.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella chrysantha classified as Vulnerable?
Gentianella chrysantha 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. Gentianella chrysantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited range across specific elevational zones. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly restricted mountaintop refugia.
Where does Gentianella chrysantha live?
Gentianella chrysantha occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gentianella chrysantha?
The main threats to Gentianella chrysantha 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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