Erodium astragaloides
CR

Erodium astragaloides

DecliningCREUCREU

Photo: Photo: (c) Abelardo Aparicio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Abelardo Aparicio

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 limestone rock crevices, calcareous cliff faces, and rocky slopes in Mediterranean scrubland environments. It requires well-drained, alkaline soils with minimal competition from other vegetation, typically establishing in narrow fissures where organic matter accumulates within the limestone substrate.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erodium astragaloides classified as Critically Endangered?
Erodium astragaloides 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 Erodium astragaloides live?
Erodium astragaloides occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Erodium astragaloides?
The main threats to Erodium astragaloides are 11.2, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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