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Salvia peregrina

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Overview

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

Salvia peregrina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which degrades the rocky slopes and scrubland where it naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought stress and altered precipitation patterns in its already arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Salvia peregrina inhabits rocky slopes, limestone cliffs, and dry scrubland in Mediterranean climates. The species typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils at elevations between 200-800 meters, often in association with other drought-adapted shrubs and herbs.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia peregrina classified as Endangered?
Salvia peregrina 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. Salvia peregrina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which degrades the rocky slopes and scrubland where it naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought stress and altered precipitation patterns in its already arid habitat.
Where does Salvia peregrina live?
Salvia peregrina 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 Salvia peregrina?
The main threats to Salvia peregrina 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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