CR

Scleria pulchella

Unknown

Overview

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

Scleria pulchella faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development that have fragmented and destroyed its specialized wetland habitats. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while drainage of seasonal wetlands for rice cultivation has eliminated critical breeding sites. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate hydrological conditions this sedge requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Scleria pulchella inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy grasslands, and the edges of temporary pools in tropical lowland regions. This sedge species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles that support its specialized reproductive strategy.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scleria pulchella classified as Critically Endangered?
Scleria pulchella 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. Scleria pulchella faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development that have fragmented and destroyed its specialized wetland habitats. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while drainage of seasonal wetlands for rice cultivation has eliminated critical breeding sites. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate hydrological conditions this sedge requires for survival.
Where does Scleria pulchella live?
Scleria pulchella occurs in Angola. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scleria pulchella?
The main threats to Scleria pulchella are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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