Lotus armeniacus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lotus armeniacus faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing pressure across its limited range in the Armenian highlands. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the seasonal wetlands this species depends upon.
Habitat
This species inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy meadows, and temporarily flooded grasslands in the Armenian highlands, typically at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires specific soil moisture conditions and is adapted to the region's continental climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
