VU

Bartsia alba

Unknown

Overview

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

Bartsia alba faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized mountain grassland environments. Agricultural intensification and overgrazing by livestock have reduced the quality of alpine meadows where this species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force populations to retreat to higher elevations with limited suitable habitat remaining.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bartsia alba inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically found in nutrient-poor, calcareous soils at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species favors open meadows and pastures with short grass communities, often occurring on slopes and ridges in mountainous regions of Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bartsia alba classified as Vulnerable?
Bartsia alba 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. Bartsia alba faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized mountain grassland environments. Agricultural intensification and overgrazing by livestock have reduced the quality of alpine meadows where this species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force populations to retreat to higher elevations with limited suitable habitat remaining.
Where does Bartsia alba live?
Bartsia alba occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bartsia alba?
The main threats to Bartsia alba 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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