CR

Baytop's Onion

Allium baytopiorum

Stable

Overview

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

Allium baytopiorum faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited Turkish range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from livestock trampling and soil erosion. Urban development pressures in the region further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Turkish species inhabits rocky slopes and limestone outcrops in mountainous terrain, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate to high elevations. It occurs in open, semi-arid Mediterranean scrubland and grassland communities.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryPolicies and regulations

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Baytop's Onion classified as Critically Endangered?
Baytop's Onion 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. Allium baytopiorum faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited Turkish range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from livestock trampling and soil erosion. Urban development pressures in the region further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Baytop's Onion live?
Baytop's Onion 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 Baytop's Onion?
The main threats to Baytop's Onion are 2.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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