Alpine Rush
CR

Alpine Rush

Juncus alpinoarticulatus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juncus_alpinoarticulatus

Overview

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

Northern Green Rush faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of specialized wetland environments. Climate change and human development pressures are reducing the availability of suitable alpine and subarctic wetland habitats, while water regime alterations and pollution further compromise remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies alpine and subarctic wetlands, including mountain bogs, fens, wet meadows, and marshy areas along streams and lakes, typically at higher elevations. Also found in coastal salt marshes and alkaline wetlands in northern regions.

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VU

Leafy Rush

Juncus foliosus

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Unknown
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sand rush

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Arctic RushCR

Arctic Rush

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Alpine Rush classified as Critically Endangered?
Alpine Rush 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. Northern Green Rush faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of specialized wetland environments. Climate change and human development pressures are reducing the availability of suitable alpine and subarctic wetland habitats, while water regime alterations and pollution further compromise remaining populations.
Where does Alpine Rush live?
Alpine Rush 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 Alpine Rush?
The main threats to Alpine Rush 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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