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Lysipomia lehmannii

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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 lehmannii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Colombia's high-altitude ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range for this endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits high-altitude páramo ecosystems and alpine grasslands, typically found between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation in the Cordillera Oriental. It grows in wet, boggy areas and along stream margins within these montane environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lysipomia lehmannii classified as Endangered?
Lysipomia lehmannii 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 lehmannii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Colombia's high-altitude ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range for this endemic species.
Where does Lysipomia lehmannii live?
Lysipomia lehmannii 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 lehmannii?
The main threats to Lysipomia lehmannii 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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