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Centaurea incompleta

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Overview

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

Centaurea incompleta faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Mediterranean knapweed inhabits dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open scrubland at elevations between 200-800 meters. It typically grows in calcareous soils with sparse vegetation cover, often associated with degraded maquis and garrigue ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Centaurea incompleta classified as Endangered?
Centaurea incompleta is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Centaurea incompleta faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from stochastic events.
Where does Centaurea incompleta live?
Centaurea incompleta occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Centaurea incompleta?
The main threats to Centaurea incompleta 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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