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Gentianella longibarbata

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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 longibarbata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and intensive grazing by cattle and sheep. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine plant communities to migrate upslope, potentially eliminating suitable habitat at the highest elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gentian inhabits high-altitude páramo and alpine grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among native bunch grasses and cushion plants in areas with frequent fog and seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Gentianella sagasteguii

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Klackenbergia stricta

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella longibarbata classified as Endangered?
Gentianella longibarbata 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 longibarbata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and intensive grazing by cattle and sheep. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine plant communities to migrate upslope, potentially eliminating suitable habitat at the highest elevations.
Where does Gentianella longibarbata live?
Gentianella longibarbata 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 longibarbata?
The main threats to Gentianella longibarbata 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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