ENEndangered
Iris westii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in IRIDACEAE
Threatened in Lebanon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Iris westii classified as Endangered?
Iris westii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Iris westii live?
Iris westii occurs in Lebanon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Iris westii?
The main threats to Iris westii are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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