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Halenia serpyllifolia

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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.

Halenia serpyllifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented the specialized high-altitude ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of its narrow altitudinal habitat zone.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and páramo ecosystems, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils of alpine meadows and rocky slopes with specialized adaptations to extreme temperature fluctuations and intense UV radiation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Halenia serpyllifolia classified as Endangered?
Halenia serpyllifolia 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. Halenia serpyllifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented the specialized high-altitude ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of its narrow altitudinal habitat zone.
Where does Halenia serpyllifolia live?
Halenia serpyllifolia 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 Halenia serpyllifolia?
The main threats to Halenia serpyllifolia 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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