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Cotoneaster delphinensis

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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.

Cotoneaster delphinensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted alpine range in the French Alps. The species is particularly vulnerable to infrastructure development, recreational activities, and grazing pressure that fragments its already limited rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the montane conditions this endemic shrub requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits rocky slopes, cliff faces, and scree in the subalpine and alpine zones of the French Alps, typically between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It grows in calcareous soils among limestone outcrops and requires well-drained, sunny positions characteristic of high-altitude Mediterranean mountain environments.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cotoneaster delphinensis classified as Vulnerable?
Cotoneaster delphinensis 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. Cotoneaster delphinensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted alpine range in the French Alps. The species is particularly vulnerable to infrastructure development, recreational activities, and grazing pressure that fragments its already limited rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the montane conditions this endemic shrub requires for survival.
Where does Cotoneaster delphinensis live?
Cotoneaster delphinensis occurs in France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cotoneaster delphinensis?
The main threats to Cotoneaster delphinensis 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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