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Artvinian Rockfoil

Saxifraga artvinensis

Declining

Overview

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

Habitat

Saxifraga artvinensis occupies high-altitude alpine environments characterized by rocky outcrops, limestone crevices, and unstable scree slopes between 2,800 and 3,200 meters elevation. The species thrives in well-drained, mineral-rich soils with minimal organic content, typically in areas that experience prolonged snow cover during winter months and intense solar radiation during the growing season.

Rocky areas· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Artvinian Rockfoil classified as Critically Endangered?
Artvinian Rockfoil 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 Artvinian Rockfoil live?
Artvinian Rockfoil occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Artvinian Rockfoil?
The main threats to Artvinian Rockfoil are 3.2, 5.3, 9.3.4, and 9.5. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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