CRCritically Endangered
Araratian Sow-thistle
Sonchus araraticus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits rocky volcanic slopes and scree fields on Mount Ararat between 2,800 and 3,400 meters elevation, where it grows in well-drained, mineral-rich soils derived from volcanic substrates. The harsh alpine environment is characterized by intense solar radiation, extreme temperature variations, and a short growing season limited to the snow-free months.
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Armenia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Araratian Sow-thistle classified as Critically Endangered?
Araratian Sow-thistle 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 Araratian Sow-thistle live?
Araratian Sow-thistle occurs in Armenia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Araratian Sow-thistle?
The main threats to Araratian Sow-thistle are 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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