VU

Lathyrus lycicus

Unknown

Overview

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

Lathyrus lycicus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing practices that degrade its specialized steppe habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capacity. The species' narrow ecological requirements and restricted range make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous plant inhabits dry steppe grasslands and rocky slopes in southeastern Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in calcareous soils at elevations between 200-800 meters, often in association with other drought-adapted herbaceous species.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lathyrus lycicus classified as Vulnerable?
Lathyrus lycicus 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. Lathyrus lycicus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing practices that degrade its specialized steppe habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capacity. The species' narrow ecological requirements and restricted range make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification.
Where does Lathyrus lycicus live?
Lathyrus lycicus 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 Lathyrus lycicus?
The main threats to Lathyrus lycicus 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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