VUVulnerable
Cretan pennycress
Noccaea cretica
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in BRASSICACEAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cretan pennycress classified as Vulnerable?
Cretan pennycress 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cretan pennycress live?
Cretan pennycress occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cretan pennycress?
The main threats to Cretan pennycress are 2.3, 4.1, 5.4, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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