VUVulnerable

Gynoxys reinaldi

Unknown

Overview

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

Gynoxys reinaldi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean highlands, which directly destroys its specialized páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in high-altitude ecosystems, potentially forcing this endemic species to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat degradation and fragmentation.
Threat summary

Habitat

Gynoxys reinaldi inhabits high-altitude páramo ecosystems in the northern Andes, typically found between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. This endemic shrub thrives in the cool, moist conditions of cloud forests and alpine grasslands, often growing on steep slopes and rocky outcrops where fog and frequent precipitation create ideal microclimatic conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Asteraceae

Lamb's Succory

Arnoseris minima

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gynoxys reinaldi classified as Vulnerable?

Gynoxys reinaldi 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. Gynoxys reinaldi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean highlands, which directly destroys its specialized páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in high-altitude ecosystems, potentially forcing this endemic species to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat degradation and fragmentation.

Where does Gynoxys reinaldi live?

Gynoxys reinaldi 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 Gynoxys reinaldi?

The main threats to Gynoxys reinaldi 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.