CRCritically Endangered

Xyris paleacea

Unknown

Overview

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

Xyris paleacea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted 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 paleacea inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy areas, and the margins of temporary pools in tropical and subtropical regions. This yellow-eyed grass species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles to complete its life cycle.

Other threatened species in Xyridaceae

Small's yelloweyed grass

Xyris smalliana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris paleacea classified as Critically Endangered?

Xyris paleacea 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 paleacea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted 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 paleacea live?

Xyris paleacea 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 Xyris paleacea?

The main threats to Xyris paleacea 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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