dwarf marsh violet
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dwarf marsh violet

Viola epipsila

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Дмитрий Власов, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Дмитрий Власов

Overview

Viola epipsila, the dwarf marsh violet, is a species of perennial forb in the genus Viola.

The dwarf marsh violet faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Drainage of marshes, bogs, and wet meadows for agriculture and development has eliminated much of its suitable habitat, while climate change and altered hydrology further threaten remaining populations.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Violaceae

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Rinorea maximiliani

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Rinorea deflexa

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Rinorea villosiflora

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Rinorea bicornuta

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Frequently asked questions

Why is dwarf marsh violet classified as Critically Endangered?
dwarf marsh violet is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The dwarf marsh violet faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Drainage of marshes, bogs, and wet meadows for agriculture and development has eliminated much of its suitable habitat, while climate change and altered hydrology further threaten remaining populations.
Where does dwarf marsh violet live?
dwarf marsh violet 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 dwarf marsh violet?
The main threats to dwarf marsh violet 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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