VU

Geranium loxense

Unknown

Overview

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

Geranium loxense 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 conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

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

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geranium loxense classified as Vulnerable?
Geranium loxense 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 loxense 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 conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.
Where does Geranium loxense live?
Geranium loxense 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 loxense?
The main threats to Geranium loxense 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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