VU

Lupinus macbrideianus

Unknown

Overview

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

Lupinus macbrideianus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and sheep degrades the specialized high-altitude grassland communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude grasslands and páramo ecosystems in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils of montane grasslands, often associated with other endemic Andean flora in these specialized cold-climate communities.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lupinus macbrideianus classified as Vulnerable?
Lupinus macbrideianus 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. Lupinus macbrideianus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and sheep degrades the specialized high-altitude grassland communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.
Where does Lupinus macbrideianus live?
Lupinus macbrideianus 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 Lupinus macbrideianus?
The main threats to Lupinus macbrideianus 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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