VU

Lomelosia albocincta

Unknown

Overview

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

Lomelosia albocincta faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing practices that degrade its specialized grassland habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized grassland ecosystems and meadow margins, typically in areas with specific soil conditions and moisture regimes. It occurs in montane and submontane grasslands where traditional land management practices have maintained suitable habitat conditions.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lomelosia albocincta classified as Vulnerable?
Lomelosia albocincta 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. Lomelosia albocincta faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing practices that degrade its specialized grassland habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this species' survival.
Where does Lomelosia albocincta live?
Lomelosia albocincta 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 Lomelosia albocincta?
The main threats to Lomelosia albocincta 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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