Pale Sedge
CR

Pale Sedge

Carex pallescens

Unknown

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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.

Pale Sedge faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, drainage of wet meadows, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced suitable habitat across its range, while climate change alters the hydrological conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pale Sedge occurs in damp meadows, wet grasslands, marshy areas, and the margins of bogs and fens, typically in acidic to neutral soils. It favors areas with consistent moisture but not permanent waterlogging, often in semi-natural grasslands maintained by extensive grazing or traditional hay cutting.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pale Sedge classified as Critically Endangered?
Pale Sedge 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. Pale Sedge faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, drainage of wet meadows, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced suitable habitat across its range, while climate change alters the hydrological conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Pale Sedge live?
Pale Sedge 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 Pale Sedge?
The main threats to Pale Sedge 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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