CR

Ranunculus tempskyanus

Stable

Overview

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

Ranunculus tempskyanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific hydrological conditions this buttercup requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ranunculus tempskyanus inhabits specialized wetland environments, typically found in seasonal pools, marshy areas, and wet meadows with specific soil and moisture conditions. The species requires particular hydrological regimes and is adapted to temporary flooding cycles in its native range.

Artificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ranunculus tempskyanus classified as Critically Endangered?
Ranunculus tempskyanus 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. Ranunculus tempskyanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific hydrological conditions this buttercup requires.
Where does Ranunculus tempskyanus live?
Ranunculus tempskyanus occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ranunculus tempskyanus?
The main threats to Ranunculus tempskyanus are 2.3, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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