greater yellow-rattle
CR

greater yellow-rattle

Rhinanthus alectorolophus

Unknown

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Overview

Rhinanthus alectorolophus, the European yellow-rattle, is a plant species of the genus Rhinanthus, native to Europe.

Greater yellow-rattle faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and habitat loss of traditional hay meadows and semi-natural grasslands. The species depends on specific grassland management practices that have largely disappeared with modern farming methods, leading to fragmentation of suitable habitat across its European range.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is greater yellow-rattle classified as Critically Endangered?
greater yellow-rattle 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. Greater yellow-rattle faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and habitat loss of traditional hay meadows and semi-natural grasslands. The species depends on specific grassland management practices that have largely disappeared with modern farming methods, leading to fragmentation of suitable habitat across its European range.
Where does greater yellow-rattle live?
greater yellow-rattle 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 greater yellow-rattle?
The main threats to greater yellow-rattle 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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