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sticky lovegrass

Eragrostis glutinosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Sticky lovegrass faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural expansion and intensive grazing pressure across its limited range in southern Africa. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species competition further threaten this endemic grass species. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns pose additional stress to populations already constrained to specific soil types and elevation ranges.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sticky lovegrass occurs in rocky grasslands and open savanna areas on well-drained soils, typically at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. The species shows preference for disturbed sites along roadsides and field margins, but requires specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions for successful reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sticky lovegrass classified as Endangered?
sticky lovegrass is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sticky lovegrass faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural expansion and intensive grazing pressure across its limited range in southern Africa. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species competition further threaten this endemic grass species. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns pose additional stress to populations already constrained to specific soil types and elevation ranges.
Where does sticky lovegrass live?
sticky lovegrass 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 sticky lovegrass?
The main threats to sticky lovegrass 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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