VU

Rhamnella gilgitica

Unknown

Overview

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

Rhamnella gilgitica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to expanding agricultural activities and infrastructure development in its mountainous range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the understory vegetation where this shrub species typically establishes, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution across fragmented populations makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and scrublands in the western Himalayas, typically found at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It grows in rocky slopes and forest margins with well-drained soils, often associated with oak and pine forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhamnella gilgitica classified as Vulnerable?
Rhamnella gilgitica 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. Rhamnella gilgitica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to expanding agricultural activities and infrastructure development in its mountainous range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the understory vegetation where this shrub species typically establishes, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution across fragmented populations makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from human disturbance.
Where does Rhamnella gilgitica live?
Rhamnella gilgitica 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 Rhamnella gilgitica?
The main threats to Rhamnella gilgitica 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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