VU

Rumex andinus

Unknown

Overview

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

Rumex andinus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the páramo and puna ecosystems where it occurs have led to habitat fragmentation and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing the available range for this specialized alpine species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rumex andinus inhabits high-altitude Andean ecosystems, particularly páramo and puna grasslands between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils along stream banks, wet meadows, and disturbed areas within these alpine environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rumex andinus classified as Vulnerable?
Rumex andinus 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. Rumex andinus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the páramo and puna ecosystems where it occurs have led to habitat fragmentation and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing the available range for this specialized alpine species.
Where does Rumex andinus live?
Rumex andinus 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 Rumex andinus?
The main threats to Rumex andinus 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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