Red Bartsia
CR

Red Bartsia

Odontites vernus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odontites_vernus

Overview

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

Red Bartsia faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' dependence on traditional low-intensity farming systems and semi-natural grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to modern land-use changes and the abandonment of extensive grazing practices.

Threat summary

Habitat

Red Bartsia occurs in semi-natural grasslands, hay meadows, field margins, and disturbed ground, typically in areas with traditional low-intensity agricultural practices. The species thrives in nutrient-poor to moderately fertile soils and requires open habitats maintained by grazing or mowing.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Red Bartsia classified as Critically Endangered?
Red Bartsia 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. Red Bartsia faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' dependence on traditional low-intensity farming systems and semi-natural grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to modern land-use changes and the abandonment of extensive grazing practices.
Where does Red Bartsia live?
Red Bartsia occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, and Armenia (plus 51 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Red Bartsia?
The main threats to Red Bartsia 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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