VU

Anagallis oligantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Anagallis oligantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices across its Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment its remaining coastal and lowland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts this moisture-dependent annual herb.

Threat summary

Habitat

This annual herb inhabits Mediterranean coastal plains, temporary wetlands, and seasonally moist grasslands, typically growing in sandy or clay soils. It thrives in areas with winter rainfall and spring moisture, often found in agricultural margins and disturbed ground near the coast.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anagallis oligantha classified as Vulnerable?
Anagallis oligantha is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Anagallis oligantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices across its Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment its remaining coastal and lowland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts this moisture-dependent annual herb.
Where does Anagallis oligantha live?
Anagallis oligantha occurs in Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anagallis oligantha?
The main threats to Anagallis oligantha 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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