CR

Onopordum nogalesii

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

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

Onopordum nogalesii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which prevents successful reproduction and seedling establishment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered thistle species inhabits dry Mediterranean scrublands and rocky slopes at moderate elevations. It typically grows in calcareous soils within semi-arid environments characterized by sparse vegetation and seasonal rainfall patterns.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Onopordum nogalesii classified as Critically Endangered?
Onopordum nogalesii 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. Onopordum nogalesii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which prevents successful reproduction and seedling establishment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid habitat.
Where does Onopordum nogalesii live?
Onopordum nogalesii occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Onopordum nogalesii?
The main threats to Onopordum nogalesii are 1.1, 2.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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