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Amaranthus minimus

Unknown

Overview

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

Amaranthus minimus faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Amaranthus minimus typically inhabits disturbed sandy soils, agricultural field margins, and open waste ground in temperate regions. The species shows a preference for nutrient-poor, well-drained substrates and often occurs in areas with periodic disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amaranthus minimus classified as Critically Endangered?
Amaranthus minimus 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. Amaranthus minimus faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.
Where does Amaranthus minimus live?
Amaranthus minimus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Amaranthus minimus?
The main threats to Amaranthus minimus 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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