Lesser Water-parsnip
VU

Lesser Water-parsnip

Berula erecta

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berula_erecta

Overview

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

Lesser Water-parsnip faces severe decline due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its European range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the clean, slow-flowing waters this species requires. Climate change-induced alterations to hydrological patterns threaten the stable water levels essential for its shallow aquatic habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lesser Water-parsnip inhabits shallow, slow-flowing or still freshwater environments including ditches, streams, ponds, and marsh edges. It requires clean water with muddy or sandy substrates and typically grows in water depths of 10-50 centimeters.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lesser Water-parsnip classified as Vulnerable?
Lesser Water-parsnip 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. Lesser Water-parsnip faces severe decline due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its European range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the clean, slow-flowing waters this species requires. Climate change-induced alterations to hydrological patterns threaten the stable water levels essential for its shallow aquatic habitat.
Where does Lesser Water-parsnip live?
Lesser Water-parsnip occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Angola, Armenia, and Australia (plus 79 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lesser Water-parsnip?
The main threats to Lesser Water-parsnip 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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