VU

Stachys sprucei

Unknown

Overview

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

Stachys sprucei faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted plant to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Andean mint inhabits high-altitude páramo grasslands and alpine meadows between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation in the northern Andes. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils along stream banks and in sheltered valleys within the cold, humid montane environment.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stachys sprucei classified as Vulnerable?
Stachys sprucei 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. Stachys sprucei faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted plant to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.
Where does Stachys sprucei live?
Stachys sprucei 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 Stachys sprucei?
The main threats to Stachys sprucei 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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