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Pinguicula caryophyllacea

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Overview

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

Pinguicula caryophyllacea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and agricultural expansion in its restricted Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in water availability and soil chemistry, as it depends on specific calcareous substrates with consistent moisture levels. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already limited habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This carnivorous plant inhabits wet calcareous rocks, limestone cliffs, and seepage areas in Mediterranean mountain regions. It requires consistently moist, alkaline substrates with good drainage, typically found in crevices and ledges where water seeps through limestone formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pinguicula caryophyllacea classified as Critically Endangered?
Pinguicula caryophyllacea 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. Pinguicula caryophyllacea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and agricultural expansion in its restricted Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in water availability and soil chemistry, as it depends on specific calcareous substrates with consistent moisture levels. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already limited habitat.
Where does Pinguicula caryophyllacea live?
Pinguicula caryophyllacea 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 Pinguicula caryophyllacea?
The main threats to Pinguicula caryophyllacea 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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