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Aquilegia cazorlensis

Stable

Overview

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

Aquilegia cazorlensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Cazorla mountain region of southern Spain. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats, which damage the rocky crevices and limestone cliffs where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures and altered precipitation patterns affect the specialized montane conditions this endemic columbine requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic columbine inhabits rocky limestone cliffs, crevices, and steep slopes in the montane regions of the Sierra de Cazorla at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It grows in specialized calcareous substrates with sparse vegetation cover, often in partially shaded areas protected from direct sunlight.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aquilegia cazorlensis classified as Endangered?
Aquilegia cazorlensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Aquilegia cazorlensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Cazorla mountain region of southern Spain. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats, which damage the rocky crevices and limestone cliffs where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures and altered precipitation patterns affect the specialized montane conditions this endemic columbine requires.
Where does Aquilegia cazorlensis live?
Aquilegia cazorlensis 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 Aquilegia cazorlensis?
The main threats to Aquilegia cazorlensis 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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