CR

Ludwigia torulosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Ludwigia torulosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited wetland range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge has degraded the water quality of remaining freshwater habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this aquatic plant's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic plant species inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands, seasonal pools, and marshy areas with fluctuating water levels. It requires specific hydrological conditions including periodic flooding and exposure cycles typical of temporary wetland ecosystems.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ludwigia torulosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ludwigia torulosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ludwigia torulosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited wetland range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge has degraded the water quality of remaining freshwater habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this aquatic plant's reproductive success.
Where does Ludwigia torulosa live?
Ludwigia torulosa 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 Ludwigia torulosa?
The main threats to Ludwigia torulosa 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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