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Flueggea anatolica

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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.

Flueggea anatolica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the semi-arid ecosystems where this shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits rocky slopes, scrublands, and semi-arid Mediterranean vegetation communities, typically growing on limestone substrates at elevations between 200-800 meters. It thrives in open, well-drained habitats with sparse canopy cover, often associated with other drought-tolerant Mediterranean flora.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Flueggea anatolica classified as Endangered?
Flueggea anatolica 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. Flueggea anatolica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the semi-arid ecosystems where this shrub persists.
Where does Flueggea anatolica live?
Flueggea anatolica 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 Flueggea anatolica?
The main threats to Flueggea anatolica 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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