CR

Xyris boliviana

Unknown

Overview

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

Xyris boliviana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Bolivia's highland wetlands, which directly destroys the specialized bog and marsh habitats this sedge requires. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while climate change alters precipitation patterns critical for maintaining the waterlogged conditions essential to its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xyris boliviana is endemic to high-altitude wetlands, bogs, and marshy areas in the Bolivian Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. The species requires permanently waterlogged soils with specific pH conditions found in these specialized montane wetland ecosystems.

Savanna· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris boliviana classified as Critically Endangered?
Xyris boliviana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Xyris boliviana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Bolivia's highland wetlands, which directly destroys the specialized bog and marsh habitats this sedge requires. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while climate change alters precipitation patterns critical for maintaining the waterlogged conditions essential to its survival.
Where does Xyris boliviana live?
Xyris boliviana occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Xyris boliviana?
The main threats to Xyris boliviana are 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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