VU

Lepechinia mutica

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepechinia mutica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Chilean matorral. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded much of its native shrubland habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the Mediterranean-type climate conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Chilean shrub inhabits Mediterranean-type matorral vegetation in central Chile, typically growing on rocky slopes and hillsides between 200-1,500 meters elevation. It thrives in areas with well-drained soils and the characteristic wet winter, dry summer climate pattern of the Chilean sclerophyll forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepechinia mutica classified as Vulnerable?
Lepechinia mutica 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. Lepechinia mutica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Chilean matorral. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded much of its native shrubland habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the Mediterranean-type climate conditions this species requires.
Where does Lepechinia mutica live?
Lepechinia mutica 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 Lepechinia mutica?
The main threats to Lepechinia mutica 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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