Gentianella oellgaardii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gentianella oellgaardii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from cattle and sheep overgrazing, which alters the delicate páramo ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, potentially reducing available habitat for this high-elevation specialist.
Habitat
This gentian species inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine meadows in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among native grasses and cushion plants in these specialized montane ecosystems.
Other threatened species in GENTIANACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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