ENEndangered
Caspian Poplar
Populus caspica
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Populus_alba
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in SALICACEAE
Threatened in Azerbaijan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caspian Poplar classified as Endangered?
Caspian Poplar is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Caspian Poplar live?
Caspian Poplar occurs in Azerbaijan, and Iran. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caspian Poplar?
The main threats to Caspian Poplar are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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