VU

Farsetia inconspicua

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Farsetia inconspicua faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Middle Eastern range, where overgrazing by livestock and urban expansion fragment its desert and semi-arid environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased aridity and altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate water balance required for this desert plant's survival. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and land-use changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Farsetia inconspicua inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, typically growing in rocky desert slopes, wadis, and sandy plains. The species is adapted to harsh desert conditions with minimal rainfall and extreme temperature fluctuations.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Farsetia inconspicua classified as Vulnerable?
Farsetia inconspicua 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. Farsetia inconspicua faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Middle Eastern range, where overgrazing by livestock and urban expansion fragment its desert and semi-arid environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased aridity and altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate water balance required for this desert plant's survival. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and land-use changes.
Where does Farsetia inconspicua live?
Farsetia inconspicua 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 Farsetia inconspicua?
The main threats to Farsetia inconspicua 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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