Intermediate Lady's-mantle
VU

Intermediate Lady's-mantle

Alchemilla xanthochlora

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemilla_xanthochlora

Overview

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

Intermediate Lady's-mantle faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and grassland conversion, which destroys its specialized montane meadow habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this alpine species requires, potentially forcing populations to retreat to higher elevations with limited suitable habitat. Overgrazing by livestock in mountain pastures further degrades the herb-rich grasslands where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Intermediate Lady's-mantle inhabits montane and subalpine grasslands, typically found in herb-rich meadows and pastures at elevations between 300-2000 meters. The species prefers cool, moist conditions and nutrient-rich soils in areas with traditional extensive grazing management.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Intermediate Lady's-mantle classified as Vulnerable?
Intermediate Lady's-mantle 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. Intermediate Lady's-mantle faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and grassland conversion, which destroys its specialized montane meadow habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this alpine species requires, potentially forcing populations to retreat to higher elevations with limited suitable habitat. Overgrazing by livestock in mountain pastures further degrades the herb-rich grasslands where this species thrives.
Where does Intermediate Lady's-mantle live?
Intermediate Lady's-mantle 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 Intermediate Lady's-mantle?
The main threats to Intermediate Lady's-mantle 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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