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Ronce de Loehr

Rubus loehrii

Unknown

Overview

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

Rubus loehrii faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities that degrade its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species typically occurs in forest edges, woodland clearings, and scrubland areas at moderate elevations. It favors semi-shaded environments with well-drained soils in temperate forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ronce de Loehr classified as Critically Endangered?
Ronce de Loehr 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. Rubus loehrii faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities that degrade its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Ronce de Loehr live?
Ronce de Loehr occurs in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Poland (plus 4 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 Ronce de Loehr?
The main threats to Ronce de Loehr 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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