VU

Convolvulus kossmatii

Unknown

Overview

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

Convolvulus kossmatii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change poses an additional challenge, as shifting precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency threaten the delicate balance of its native ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic bindweed species inhabits rocky slopes, limestone cliffs, and Mediterranean scrubland at moderate elevations. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils within open woodland margins and garrigue vegetation communities.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorMarine neritic· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Convolvulus kossmatii classified as Vulnerable?
Convolvulus kossmatii 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. Convolvulus kossmatii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change poses an additional challenge, as shifting precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency threaten the delicate balance of its native ecosystems.
Where does Convolvulus kossmatii live?
Convolvulus kossmatii 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 Convolvulus kossmatii?
The main threats to Convolvulus kossmatii 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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