VU

Kotschya lutea

Declining

Overview

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

Kotschya lutea faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock, which degrades its specialized grassland habitat. The species' restricted range in East African highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for its survival in montane grasslands.

Threat summary

Habitat

Kotschya lutea inhabits montane grasslands and open woodlands at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in East Africa. The species requires well-drained soils in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, typically growing in association with other native grasses and scattered Acacia trees.

Forest· majorGrassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kotschya lutea classified as Vulnerable?
Kotschya lutea 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. Kotschya lutea faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock, which degrades its specialized grassland habitat. The species' restricted range in East African highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for its survival in montane grasslands.
Where does Kotschya lutea live?
Kotschya lutea occurs in Sierra Leone. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kotschya lutea?
The main threats to Kotschya lutea 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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