Tiny Spikerush
VU

Tiny Spikerush

Eleocharis parvula

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleocharis_parvula

Overview

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

Tiny Spikerush faces severe pressure from wetland drainage and agricultural conversion throughout its range, with many historical populations lost to development. Urban expansion and water diversion projects continue to eliminate the shallow, seasonally flooded habitats essential for this species. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in already vulnerable wetland systems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tiny Spikerush inhabits shallow, seasonally flooded wetlands, mudflats, and the margins of ponds and lakes with fluctuating water levels. It thrives in areas with exposed mud during dry periods and requires specific hydrological cycles for successful reproduction and establishment.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tiny Spikerush classified as Vulnerable?
Tiny Spikerush 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. Tiny Spikerush faces severe pressure from wetland drainage and agricultural conversion throughout its range, with many historical populations lost to development. Urban expansion and water diversion projects continue to eliminate the shallow, seasonally flooded habitats essential for this species. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in already vulnerable wetland systems.
Where does Tiny Spikerush live?
Tiny Spikerush 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 Tiny Spikerush?
The main threats to Tiny Spikerush 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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