CR

Xyris exigua

Declining

Overview

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

Xyris exigua faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized wetland requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from drainage projects and water diversion for irrigation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this yellow-eyed grass species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xyris exigua inhabits seasonal wetlands, shallow pools, and marshy areas with sandy or peaty soils. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles typical of tropical and subtropical wetland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris exigua classified as Critically Endangered?
Xyris exigua 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 exigua faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized wetland requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from drainage projects and water diversion for irrigation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this yellow-eyed grass species.
Where does Xyris exigua live?
Xyris exigua occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, and Congo - Kinshasa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Xyris exigua?
The main threats to Xyris exigua are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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