CRCritically Endangered
Veronica allahuekberensis
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Veronica allahuekberensis inhabits limestone cliff faces and rocky crevices in high-altitude alpine zones of the Turkish mountains, typically between 1,800 and 2,400 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained, alkaline substrates with minimal soil development, thriving in the harsh conditions of exposed rock faces where few other plant species can establish.
Grassland· major
Other threatened species in PLANTAGINACEAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Veronica allahuekberensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Veronica allahuekberensis 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 Veronica allahuekberensis live?
Veronica allahuekberensis occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Veronica allahuekberensis?
The main threats to Veronica allahuekberensis are 11.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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