VU

Lathyrus satdaghensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Lathyrus satdaghensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited mountain habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from livestock grazing and conversion of natural grasslands to cultivated fields. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to increasingly smaller suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous plant inhabits mountain grasslands and alpine meadows at high elevations in the Caucasus region. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges where it forms part of the natural montane vegetation community.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lathyrus satdaghensis classified as Vulnerable?
Lathyrus satdaghensis 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 satdaghensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited mountain habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from livestock grazing and conversion of natural grasslands to cultivated fields. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to increasingly smaller suitable areas.
Where does Lathyrus satdaghensis live?
Lathyrus satdaghensis 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 satdaghensis?
The main threats to Lathyrus satdaghensis 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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