VUVulnerable

Lachemilla rupestris

Unknown

Overview

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

Lachemilla rupestris faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from human activities.
Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude páramo and alpine grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It grows in rocky outcrops, steep slopes, and cushion plant communities where it is adapted to extreme temperature fluctuations and intense UV radiation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lachemilla rupestris classified as Vulnerable?

Lachemilla rupestris 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 rupestris faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from human activities.

Where does Lachemilla rupestris live?

Lachemilla rupestris occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Lachemilla rupestris?

The main threats to Lachemilla rupestris 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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