VU

Campanula merxmuelleri

Declining

Overview

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

Campanula merxmuelleri faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development that fragments its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already arid environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bellflower species inhabits rocky limestone cliffs, crevices, and Mediterranean scrubland at moderate elevations. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils within dry, sun-exposed environments characteristic of the Mediterranean basin.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Campanula merxmuelleri classified as Vulnerable?
Campanula merxmuelleri 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. Campanula merxmuelleri faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development that fragments its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already arid environment.
Where does Campanula merxmuelleri live?
Campanula merxmuelleri 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 Campanula merxmuelleri?
The main threats to Campanula merxmuelleri 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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