CR

Salvia sordida

Unknown

Overview

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

Salvia sordida faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat conversion for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in Turkey. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns in its Mediterranean ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Turkish sage inhabits dry, rocky slopes and degraded scrubland in Mediterranean climate zones, typically growing on limestone substrates at moderate elevations. The species occurs in open, semi-arid environments with sparse vegetation cover and well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia sordida classified as Critically Endangered?
Salvia sordida 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. Salvia sordida faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat conversion for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in Turkey. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns in its Mediterranean ecosystem.
Where does Salvia sordida live?
Salvia sordida 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 sordida?
The main threats to Salvia sordida 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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