Minuartie visqueuse
CR

Minuartie visqueuse

Sabulina viscosa

Unknown

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Overview

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

Minuartie visqueuse faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized coastal environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities along Mediterranean coastlines.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rocky coastal cliffs, maritime grasslands, and sandy shores along Mediterranean coastlines, typically in areas with calcareous soils and salt spray influence. The species occupies specialized microhabitats in coastal zones where few other plants can survive the harsh maritime conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Minuartie visqueuse classified as Critically Endangered?
Minuartie visqueuse 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. Minuartie visqueuse faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized coastal environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities along Mediterranean coastlines.
Where does Minuartie visqueuse live?
Minuartie visqueuse occurs in Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Czechia (plus 20 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 Minuartie visqueuse?
The main threats to Minuartie visqueuse 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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