Long-stalked Orache
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Long-stalked Orache

Atriplex longipes

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Long-stalked Orache faces severe population decline primarily due to coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized saltmarsh habitat. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten the remaining fragmented populations by altering salinity levels and flooding patterns essential for this halophytic species. Agricultural conversion of coastal areas and recreational development have eliminated numerous historical sites, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat that remains.

Threat summary

Habitat

Long-stalked Orache inhabits coastal saltmarshes, saline flats, and brackish wetlands where it tolerates high salt concentrations and periodic tidal flooding. The species requires specific salinity gradients and is typically found in upper marsh zones with sandy or muddy substrates along temperate coastlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Long-stalked Orache classified as Endangered?
Long-stalked Orache 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. Long-stalked Orache faces severe population decline primarily due to coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized saltmarsh habitat. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten the remaining fragmented populations by altering salinity levels and flooding patterns essential for this halophytic species. Agricultural conversion of coastal areas and recreational development have eliminated numerous historical sites, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat that remains.
Where does Long-stalked Orache live?
Long-stalked Orache 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 Long-stalked Orache?
The main threats to Long-stalked Orache 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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