Petagnaea gussonei
EN

Petagnaea gussonei

Declining

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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.

Petagnaea gussonei faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to tourism pressure and trampling in its restricted Mediterranean cliff environments. The species' extremely limited distribution across a few rocky coastal sites makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized cliff-face habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits rocky limestone cliffs and crevices along Mediterranean coastlines, typically growing in small pockets of soil within cliff faces. It thrives in areas with specific microclimatic conditions created by the interaction of sea spray, wind exposure, and partial shade from rock overhangs.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Petagnaea gussonei classified as Endangered?
Petagnaea gussonei 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. Petagnaea gussonei faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to tourism pressure and trampling in its restricted Mediterranean cliff environments. The species' extremely limited distribution across a few rocky coastal sites makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized cliff-face habitat.
Where does Petagnaea gussonei live?
Petagnaea gussonei occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Petagnaea gussonei?
The main threats to Petagnaea gussonei 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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