VU

Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche

Pleurospermum austriacum

Unknown

Overview

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

Pleurospermum austriacum faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses an escalating threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Agricultural intensification and tourism development in mountain regions further fragment its already restricted populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This alpine specialist inhabits mountain meadows, rocky slopes, and subalpine grasslands at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. It thrives in calcareous soils and requires the specific microclimate conditions found in European mountain ranges.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche classified as Vulnerable?
Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche 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. Pleurospermum austriacum faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses an escalating threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Agricultural intensification and tourism development in mountain regions further fragment its already restricted populations.
Where does Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche live?
Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche 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 Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche?
The main threats to Pleurosperme d'Autriche, Ligustique d'Autriche 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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