CR

Xyris mantuensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Xyris mantuensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have dramatically reduced its specialized wetland habitats in the Colombian Andes. Mining operations and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic yellow-eyed grass species. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and hydrological changes from human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits specialized high-altitude wetland environments and boggy areas in the Andean páramo ecosystem. It requires specific hydrological conditions found in montane grasslands and wet meadows between 2,500-3,500 meters elevation.

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CR

Xyris grandiceps

Unknown
CR

Xyris bissei

Unknown
CR

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Unknown
Small's yellow-eyed grassCR

Small's yellow-eyed grass

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Unknown

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VU

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EN

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris mantuensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Xyris mantuensis 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 mantuensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have dramatically reduced its specialized wetland habitats in the Colombian Andes. Mining operations and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic yellow-eyed grass species. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and hydrological changes from human activities.
Where does Xyris mantuensis live?
Xyris mantuensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Xyris mantuensis?
The main threats to Xyris mantuensis 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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