54,666 threatened species
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Sicyos alba

White bur cucumber faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation as coastal and wetland areas are converted for development and agriculture. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment, with small population sizes increasing extinction risk.

Leucadendron macowanii

The primary threat to Leucadendron macowanii stems from urban expansion and agricultural conversion within its tiny native range, which has eliminated over 80% of its original habitat. Invasive alien plant species, particularly Australian acacias and pines, aggressively colonize the remaining fynbos fragments and outcompete this slow-growing endemic shrub for resources. Altered fire regimes pose an additional critical threat, as both fire suppression and inappropriate burning intervals disrupt the species' natural regeneration cycle, preventing successful seedling establishment.

Anatolichthys transgrediens

Anatolichthys transgrediens faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water extraction in its extremely limited range within Turkey's inland water systems. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural water diversions and pollution from agricultural runoff, which alter water chemistry and flow patterns essential for its survival. Climate change-induced drought conditions further exacerbate water scarcity issues, while the species' restricted distribution makes it highly susceptible to localized environmental changes.

Aconitum napellus

Venus' Chariot faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native mountain regions. Over-collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further depleted wild populations, while climate change threatens the cool, moist conditions this alpine species requires.

Thorius dubitus

Vipera berus

Adder populations face severe pressure from habitat fragmentation as agricultural intensification and urban development destroy the mosaic of heathland, grassland, and woodland edge habitats essential for their survival. Climate change poses a particularly acute threat to this cold-adapted species, with warming temperatures disrupting hibernation patterns and shifting suitable habitat northward faster than populations can naturally disperse. Human persecution remains a significant factor, as fear-driven killing continues despite the species' generally docile nature and important ecological role.