VU

Geranium sericeum

Unknown

Overview

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

Geranium sericeum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean mountain environments, where overgrazing by livestock has reduced suitable growing areas. Urban development and tourism infrastructure in coastal and montane regions have fragmented its already limited populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cool-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits rocky slopes, cliff faces, and stony ground in Mediterranean mountain regions, typically growing in calcareous soils at elevations between 500-1500 meters. It favors well-drained, sunny locations with sparse vegetation cover in scrubland and open woodland margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geranium sericeum classified as Vulnerable?
Geranium sericeum 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. Geranium sericeum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean mountain environments, where overgrazing by livestock has reduced suitable growing areas. Urban development and tourism infrastructure in coastal and montane regions have fragmented its already limited populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cool-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Geranium sericeum live?
Geranium sericeum 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 Geranium sericeum?
The main threats to Geranium sericeum 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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