VU

Monocentrota lundstroemi

Unknown

Overview

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

Monocentrota lundstroemi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Ethiopian highlands. Agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock have fragmented the montane grassland and shrubland ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat, as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands in the Ethiopian highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 3,000-4,000 meters. It requires well-vegetated areas with sufficient ground cover and is particularly associated with Afroalpine vegetation zones.

Other threatened species in Keroplatidae

VU

Pyratula perpusilla

Unknown
VU

Black Fungus Gnat

Asindulum nigrum

Unknown

Threatened in Canada

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Nymphaea loriana

Declining
EN

Lake Lamprey

Entosphenus macrostoma

Unknown
VU

Paddlefish

Polyodon spathula

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Monocentrota lundstroemi classified as Vulnerable?
Monocentrota lundstroemi 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. Monocentrota lundstroemi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Ethiopian highlands. Agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock have fragmented the montane grassland and shrubland ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat, as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.
Where does Monocentrota lundstroemi live?
Monocentrota lundstroemi occurs in Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Norway (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Monocentrota lundstroemi?
The main threats to Monocentrota lundstroemi 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.