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Globularia stygia

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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.

Globularia stygia faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean mountain range. The species' specialized requirements for rocky limestone substrates make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat for this already range-restricted plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

Globularia stygia inhabits rocky limestone cliffs, crevices, and alpine scree slopes in Mediterranean mountain regions. The species requires well-drained calcareous soils and typically grows at elevations between 800-2000 meters in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Globularia stygia classified as Vulnerable?
Globularia stygia 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. Globularia stygia faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean mountain range. The species' specialized requirements for rocky limestone substrates make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat for this already range-restricted plant.
Where does Globularia stygia live?
Globularia stygia occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Globularia stygia?
The main threats to Globularia stygia 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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