Draba narmanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Draba narmanensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the high-altitude alpine zones of northeastern Turkey. The species is vulnerable to climate change impacts as warming temperatures force alpine vegetation upslope, reducing available habitat. Infrastructure development and potential mining activities in the region pose additional risks to the remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic species occupies high-altitude alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the mountains of northeastern Turkey, typically found in specialized microhabitats with specific soil and moisture conditions. It grows in areas with short growing seasons and harsh winter conditions typical of alpine environments.
