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Sylmose

Atractylocarpus alpinus

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Atractylocarpus alpinus faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted alpine range, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment the specialized high-altitude ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available area and isolating populations. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Atractylocarpus alpinus is restricted to high-altitude alpine environments, typically occurring in rocky outcrops, scree slopes, and specialized alpine plant communities above the treeline. The species requires well-drained, mineral-rich soils characteristic of montane and subalpine zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sylmose classified as Endangered?
Sylmose 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. Atractylocarpus alpinus faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted alpine range, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment the specialized high-altitude ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available area and isolating populations. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Where does Sylmose live?
Sylmose 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 Sylmose?
The main threats to Sylmose 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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