VU

Geranium holm-nielsenii

Unknown

Overview

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

Geranium holm-nielsenii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in high-altitude areas directly impact the specialized alpine and subalpine environments this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering temperature and precipitation patterns in these sensitive mountain ecosystems, potentially forcing the species to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized alpine and subalpine environments in mountainous regions, typically occurring in rocky slopes, meadows, and grasslands at high elevations. It requires well-drained soils and cool, moist conditions characteristic of montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geranium holm-nielsenii classified as Vulnerable?
Geranium holm-nielsenii 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 holm-nielsenii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in high-altitude areas directly impact the specialized alpine and subalpine environments this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering temperature and precipitation patterns in these sensitive mountain ecosystems, potentially forcing the species to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.
Where does Geranium holm-nielsenii live?
Geranium holm-nielsenii 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 holm-nielsenii?
The main threats to Geranium holm-nielsenii 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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