CRCritically Endangered
Papaver gorgoneum
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
Other threatened species in PAPAVERACEAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Papaver gorgoneum classified as Critically Endangered?
Papaver gorgoneum 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Papaver gorgoneum live?
Papaver gorgoneum occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Papaver gorgoneum?
The main threats to Papaver gorgoneum are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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