VU

Slender Bedstraw

Galium normanii

Unknown

Overview

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

Galium normanii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted coastal range along the Norwegian coast. The species is particularly vulnerable to coastal development, infrastructure projects, and changes in traditional land management practices that have historically maintained its specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels affecting its narrow coastal distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

Galium normanii occupies specialized coastal habitats along rocky shores and maritime grasslands in Norway. The species typically grows in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils in areas influenced by salt spray and coastal weather patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Slender Bedstraw classified as Vulnerable?
Slender Bedstraw 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. Galium normanii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted coastal range along the Norwegian coast. The species is particularly vulnerable to coastal development, infrastructure projects, and changes in traditional land management practices that have historically maintained its specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels affecting its narrow coastal distribution.
Where does Slender Bedstraw live?
Slender Bedstraw 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 Slender Bedstraw?
The main threats to Slender Bedstraw 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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