CR

Aghrian Bellflower

Campanula aghrica

Declining

Overview

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

Habitat

This species inhabits vertical limestone cliffs and rocky crevices in the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco, typically growing in north-facing exposures that provide protection from intense solar radiation. The specialized microhabitat consists of narrow fissures in calcareous rock where organic matter accumulates, creating small pockets of nutrient-rich soil at elevations between 2,000 and 3,200 meters.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aghrian Bellflower classified as Critically Endangered?
Aghrian Bellflower 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Aghrian Bellflower live?
Aghrian Bellflower occurs in Iran, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aghrian Bellflower?
The main threats to Aghrian Bellflower are 1.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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