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Pinguicula jackii

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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.

Pinguicula jackii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and mining activities in its restricted range. The species is also vulnerable to hydrological changes that alter the delicate moisture balance of its seepage habitats. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could dry out the specialized wet limestone environments this carnivorous plant requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This carnivorous butterwort inhabits wet limestone seepages, springs, and boggy areas in mountainous regions. It requires consistently moist, alkaline substrates with high mineral content, typically found on limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops where water continuously seeps through the rock.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pinguicula jackii classified as Critically Endangered?
Pinguicula jackii 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. Pinguicula jackii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and mining activities in its restricted range. The species is also vulnerable to hydrological changes that alter the delicate moisture balance of its seepage habitats. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could dry out the specialized wet limestone environments this carnivorous plant requires.
Where does Pinguicula jackii live?
Pinguicula jackii 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 Pinguicula jackii?
The main threats to Pinguicula jackii 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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