VU

Uncinia subsacculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Uncinia subsacculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted alpine and subalpine range. The species is particularly vulnerable to trampling and disturbance from recreational activities in accessible mountain areas. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat, as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted sedge to retreat to increasingly limited high-elevation refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This sedge species inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically found in moist, well-drained soils at high elevations. It occurs in tussock grasslands and herbfields, often in areas with seasonal snow cover and cool, humid conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Uncinia subsacculata classified as Vulnerable?
Uncinia subsacculata 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. Uncinia subsacculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted alpine and subalpine range. The species is particularly vulnerable to trampling and disturbance from recreational activities in accessible mountain areas. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat, as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted sedge to retreat to increasingly limited high-elevation refugia.
Where does Uncinia subsacculata live?
Uncinia subsacculata 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 Uncinia subsacculata?
The main threats to Uncinia subsacculata 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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