VU

Ribes lehmannii

Unknown

Overview

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

Ribes lehmannii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in high-altitude areas have reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions upslope beyond the species' current range limits. The fragmented nature of remaining populations makes them particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude montane forests and alpine shrublands, typically found in rocky slopes and forest margins between 2,000-3,500 meters elevation. It grows in cool, moist conditions often associated with cloud forest transitions and subalpine vegetation zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ribes lehmannii classified as Vulnerable?
Ribes lehmannii 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. Ribes lehmannii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in high-altitude areas have reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions upslope beyond the species' current range limits. The fragmented nature of remaining populations makes them particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Ribes lehmannii live?
Ribes lehmannii 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 Ribes lehmannii?
The main threats to Ribes lehmannii 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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