VU

Lachemilla jamesonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lachemilla jamesonii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in the high-altitude páramo ecosystems of the northern Andes. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available area for this specialized alpine plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lachemilla jamesonii is endemic to the páramo ecosystems of the northern Andes, occurring at elevations between 3,200-4,200 meters. This specialized alpine plant inhabits wet grasslands, cushion bogs, and rocky slopes in the high-altitude tropical alpine zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lachemilla jamesonii classified as Vulnerable?
Lachemilla jamesonii 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. Lachemilla jamesonii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in the high-altitude páramo ecosystems of the northern Andes. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available area for this specialized alpine plant.
Where does Lachemilla jamesonii live?
Lachemilla jamesonii occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lachemilla jamesonii?
The main threats to Lachemilla jamesonii 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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