VU

Rock Cinquefoil

Drymocallis rupestris

Unknown

Overview

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

Rock Cinquefoil faces severe threats from recreational activities and infrastructure development in its specialized rocky habitat. Climbing, hiking, and trail construction directly damage the fragile cliff-face communities where this species grows. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions of its high-elevation rocky environments, potentially pushing populations beyond their physiological limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rock Cinquefoil inhabits specialized cliff faces, rocky outcrops, and crevices in mountainous regions, typically growing in thin soils and exposed rock surfaces at moderate to high elevations. The species requires well-drained, mineral-rich substrates and is adapted to the extreme conditions of vertical rock environments with limited soil development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rock Cinquefoil classified as Vulnerable?
Rock Cinquefoil 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. Rock Cinquefoil faces severe threats from recreational activities and infrastructure development in its specialized rocky habitat. Climbing, hiking, and trail construction directly damage the fragile cliff-face communities where this species grows. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions of its high-elevation rocky environments, potentially pushing populations beyond their physiological limits.
Where does Rock Cinquefoil live?
Rock Cinquefoil 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 Rock Cinquefoil?
The main threats to Rock Cinquefoil 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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