Galanthus trojanus
CR

Galanthus trojanus

Unknown

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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.

Galanthus trojanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range around Troy, Turkey. The species is further endangered by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as snowdrops are highly prized by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the Mediterranean climate conditions this endemic bulb requires for its winter flowering cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic snowdrop occupies deciduous woodland margins and scrubland in the Mediterranean climate zone around the ancient city of Troy in northwestern Turkey. It grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and rocky slopes at relatively low elevations.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galanthus trojanus classified as Critically Endangered?
Galanthus trojanus 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. Galanthus trojanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range around Troy, Turkey. The species is further endangered by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as snowdrops are highly prized by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the Mediterranean climate conditions this endemic bulb requires for its winter flowering cycle.
Where does Galanthus trojanus live?
Galanthus trojanus occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Galanthus trojanus?
The main threats to Galanthus trojanus are 2.1, 3.2, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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