VU

Gentianella gilioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Gentianella gilioides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. 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 in the Peruvian highlands further fragment its already restricted range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This alpine gentian inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes in the Peruvian Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in páramo and puna ecosystems characterized by cold temperatures, intense UV radiation, and seasonal precipitation patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella gilioides classified as Vulnerable?
Gentianella gilioides 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 gilioides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. 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 in the Peruvian highlands further fragment its already restricted range.
Where does Gentianella gilioides live?
Gentianella gilioides occurs in Ecuador, and 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 gilioides?
The main threats to Gentianella gilioides 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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