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Paspalum azuayense

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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.

Paspalum azuayense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Azuay Province, where its montane grassland habitat is being converted for livestock grazing. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations where suitable habitat may not exist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grass species inhabits montane grasslands and páramo ecosystems in the Andean highlands of Ecuador's Azuay Province, typically growing at elevations between 3,000-4,000 meters. It occurs in open, humid grassland areas with well-drained soils characteristic of high-altitude tropical alpine zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paspalum azuayense classified as Endangered?
Paspalum azuayense 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. Paspalum azuayense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Azuay Province, where its montane grassland habitat is being converted for livestock grazing. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations where suitable habitat may not exist.
Where does Paspalum azuayense live?
Paspalum azuayense 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 Paspalum azuayense?
The main threats to Paspalum azuayense 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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