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Gentianella jamesonii

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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 jamesonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, with limited suitable habitat remaining at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gentian inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine meadows in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. The species grows in moist, well-drained soils among tussock grasses and cushion plants characteristic of these montane tropical alpine ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella jamesonii classified as Endangered?
Gentianella jamesonii 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 jamesonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ecuador's high-altitude páramo ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, with limited suitable habitat remaining at higher elevations.
Where does Gentianella jamesonii live?
Gentianella jamesonii 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 jamesonii?
The main threats to Gentianella jamesonii 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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