Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass
CR

Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass

Xyris flabelliformis

Unknown

Photo: (c) Jay L. Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay L. Keller

Overview

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

Savannah yelloweyed grass faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural conversion and urban development of its specialized wetland habitats. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from drainage, water diversion, and altered fire regimes in savannah ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Seasonal wetlands, wet savannahs, and shallow depressions in grassland ecosystems, typically in sandy or peaty soils that experience periodic flooding and drying cycles. The species occurs in fire-maintained open habitats with specific hydrological conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass classified as Critically Endangered?
Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass 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. Savannah yelloweyed grass faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural conversion and urban development of its specialized wetland habitats. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from drainage, water diversion, and altered fire regimes in savannah ecosystems.
Where does Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass live?
Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass 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 Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass?
The main threats to Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass 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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