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Lepidium turczaninowii

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

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

Lepidium turczaninowii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in eastern Asia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species competition and altered fire regimes further threaten the specialized steppe habitats this crucifer requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered crucifer inhabits dry steppe grasslands and rocky slopes in continental climate zones of eastern Asia. The species requires well-drained soils and open habitats with minimal tree cover, typically occurring at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with cold winters and warm summers.

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Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepidium turczaninowii classified as Critically Endangered?
Lepidium turczaninowii 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. Lepidium turczaninowii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in eastern Asia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species competition and altered fire regimes further threaten the specialized steppe habitats this crucifer requires for survival.
Where does Lepidium turczaninowii live?
Lepidium turczaninowii 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 Lepidium turczaninowii?
The main threats to Lepidium turczaninowii are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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