Long-bracted Sedge
VU

Long-bracted Sedge

Carex extensa

Unknown

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Overview

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

Long-bracted Sedge faces severe decline due to coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized saltmarsh habitats. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten remaining populations by altering the delicate salinity gradients these sedges require. Agricultural conversion of coastal wetlands and recreational pressure from tourism development have eliminated many historical sites across its European range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Long-bracted Sedge inhabits coastal saltmarshes, brackish meadows, and the upper edges of estuarine mudflats where freshwater meets saltwater. It typically grows in areas with periodic tidal flooding and requires specific salinity levels found in these transitional coastal wetland environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Long-bracted Sedge classified as Vulnerable?
Long-bracted Sedge 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. Long-bracted Sedge faces severe decline due to coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized saltmarsh habitats. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten remaining populations by altering the delicate salinity gradients these sedges require. Agricultural conversion of coastal wetlands and recreational pressure from tourism development have eliminated many historical sites across its European range.
Where does Long-bracted Sedge live?
Long-bracted Sedge 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 Long-bracted Sedge?
The main threats to Long-bracted Sedge 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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