VU

Geranium guamanense

Unknown

Overview

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

Geranium guamanense faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have reduced suitable páramo and high-altitude grassland areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push the species' optimal habitat zone to higher elevations with limited available space. The species' narrow endemic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic geranium inhabits high-altitude páramo ecosystems and montane grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native bunch grasses and cushion plants in these specialized alpine environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geranium guamanense classified as Vulnerable?
Geranium guamanense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Geranium guamanense faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have reduced suitable páramo and high-altitude grassland areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push the species' optimal habitat zone to higher elevations with limited available space. The species' narrow endemic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Geranium guamanense live?
Geranium guamanense 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 guamanense?
The main threats to Geranium guamanense 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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