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Lysipomia laricina

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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.

Lysipomia laricina faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this alpine specialist requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude páramo and alpine grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils among cushion plants and other specialized high-altitude vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lysipomia laricina classified as Endangered?
Lysipomia laricina is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lysipomia laricina faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this alpine specialist requires.
Where does Lysipomia laricina live?
Lysipomia laricina occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lysipomia laricina?
The main threats to Lysipomia laricina 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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