CR

Geranium antisanae

Unknown

Overview

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

Geranium antisanae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted high-altitude range in the Ecuadorian Andes. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from cattle trampling and soil erosion. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted plant to retreat to even higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic geranium inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine meadows in the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among tussock grasses and other cold-adapted vegetation in these harsh montane environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geranium antisanae classified as Critically Endangered?
Geranium antisanae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Geranium antisanae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted high-altitude range in the Ecuadorian Andes. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from cattle trampling and soil erosion. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted plant to retreat to even higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Geranium antisanae live?
Geranium antisanae 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 Geranium antisanae?
The main threats to Geranium antisanae 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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