CR

Adjarian Psephellus

Psephellus adjaricus

Declining

Overview

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

Psephellus adjaricus faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing in its limited Georgian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution in the Adjara region makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the specialized grassland communities it requires. Urban development pressure along the Black Sea coast further fragments its already tiny habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Georgian species inhabits montane grasslands and meadows in the Adjara region of southwestern Georgia. It typically grows in open, well-drained grassland communities at moderate elevations near the Black Sea coast.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Adjarian Psephellus classified as Critically Endangered?
Adjarian Psephellus 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. Psephellus adjaricus faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing in its limited Georgian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution in the Adjara region makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the specialized grassland communities it requires. Urban development pressure along the Black Sea coast further fragments its already tiny habitat patches.
Where does Adjarian Psephellus live?
Adjarian Psephellus 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 Adjarian Psephellus?
The main threats to Adjarian Psephellus are 11.1, 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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