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Gymnadenia crassinervis

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Overview

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

Gymnadenia crassinervis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and hydrology caused by intensive farming practices and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for this orchid's survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orchid species inhabits montane grasslands, alpine meadows, and forest margins at elevations typically between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires well-drained calcareous soils with specific moisture regimes and often grows in association with particular mycorrhizal fungi essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gymnadenia crassinervis classified as Endangered?
Gymnadenia crassinervis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Gymnadenia crassinervis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and hydrology caused by intensive farming practices and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for this orchid's survival and reproduction.
Where does Gymnadenia crassinervis live?
Gymnadenia crassinervis 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 Gymnadenia crassinervis?
The main threats to Gymnadenia crassinervis 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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