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Crocus orphei

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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.

Crocus orphei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Balkans. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded many of its mountain meadow habitats, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Crocus orphei inhabits subalpine and alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in mountainous regions of the Balkans. The species typically grows in well-drained soils among sparse vegetation in areas with cold winters and moderate summer temperatures.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crocus orphei classified as Endangered?
Crocus orphei 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. Crocus orphei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Balkans. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded many of its mountain meadow habitats, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and stochastic events.
Where does Crocus orphei live?
Crocus orphei 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 Crocus orphei?
The main threats to Crocus orphei 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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