Alpine steppe
| Alpine-steppe | |
|---|---|
Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe | |
| Ecology | |
| Biome | Montane grasslands and shrublands |
| Geography | |
| Climate type | Arid |
The Alpine-steppe is a high altitude natural alpine grassland, which is a part of the Montane grasslands and shrublands biome.
Alpine-steppes are unique ecosystems found throughout the world, especially in Asia, where they make up 38.9% of the total Tibetan plateau grassland's area.