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Gentianella gracilis

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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 gracilis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure from livestock, which damages the delicate alpine and subalpine meadow ecosystems where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this high-altitude specialist's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gentianella gracilis inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically occurring in moist meadows and rocky slopes at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species requires well-drained soils with specific pH conditions and depends on seasonal moisture patterns characteristic of montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella gracilis classified as Endangered?
Gentianella gracilis 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 gracilis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure from livestock, which damages the delicate alpine and subalpine meadow ecosystems where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this high-altitude specialist's reproductive cycles.
Where does Gentianella gracilis live?
Gentianella gracilis 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 Gentianella gracilis?
The main threats to Gentianella gracilis 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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