CR

Allium marathasicum

Stable

Overview

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

Allium marathasicum faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited mountain habitat range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from livestock grazing and conversion of natural grasslands to cultivated fields. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude endemic beyond its suitable habitat zone.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic onion species inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes in mountainous regions, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations above 2,000 meters. It occurs in alpine and subalpine meadows where it forms small, scattered populations among native grasses and herbs.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Allium marathasicum classified as Critically Endangered?
Allium marathasicum 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. Allium marathasicum faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited mountain habitat range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from livestock grazing and conversion of natural grasslands to cultivated fields. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude endemic beyond its suitable habitat zone.
Where does Allium marathasicum live?
Allium marathasicum occurs in Cyprus. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Allium marathasicum?
The main threats to Allium marathasicum are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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