VU

Odontarrhena samia

Unknown

Overview

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

Odontarrhena samia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution on specific geological substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized plant communities this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits rocky slopes, limestone outcrops, and serpentine soils in Mediterranean scrubland and open woodland areas. It typically grows in well-drained, mineral-rich substrates at moderate elevations in the eastern Mediterranean region.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Odontarrhena samia classified as Vulnerable?
Odontarrhena samia 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. Odontarrhena samia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution on specific geological substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized plant communities this species depends upon.
Where does Odontarrhena samia live?
Odontarrhena samia 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 Odontarrhena samia?
The main threats to Odontarrhena samia 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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