CR

Tatli's Milk Vetch

Astragalus tatlii

Unknown

Overview

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

Astragalus tatlii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its extremely limited range in Turkey. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from intensive farming practices and overgrazing by domestic animals. Urban development pressures in the region further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Turkish legume inhabits dry steppe grasslands and rocky slopes at moderate elevations in central Anatolia. It typically grows in calcareous soils within semi-arid Mediterranean climate zones characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tatli's Milk Vetch classified as Critically Endangered?
Tatli's Milk Vetch 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. Astragalus tatlii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its extremely limited range in Turkey. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from intensive farming practices and overgrazing by domestic animals. Urban development pressures in the region further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Tatli's Milk Vetch live?
Tatli's Milk Vetch 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 Tatli's Milk Vetch?
The main threats to Tatli's Milk Vetch are 2.3, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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