VU

Nanorrhinum kuriense

Unknown

Overview

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

Nanorrhinum kuriense faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to coastal development and infrastructure expansion on the Kurile Islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could affect its specialized alpine and subalpine habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic snapdragon species inhabits rocky alpine and subalpine slopes, cliff faces, and volcanic scree fields across the Kurile Islands. It typically grows in well-drained, mineral-rich soils at elevations between 200-800 meters, often in areas with high wind exposure and seasonal snow cover.

Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nanorrhinum kuriense classified as Vulnerable?
Nanorrhinum kuriense 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. Nanorrhinum kuriense faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to coastal development and infrastructure expansion on the Kurile Islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could affect its specialized alpine and subalpine habitat requirements.
Where does Nanorrhinum kuriense live?
Nanorrhinum kuriense 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 Nanorrhinum kuriense?
The main threats to Nanorrhinum kuriense 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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