VU

Saxifraga berica

StableVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Saxifraga berica faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its specialized rocky habitat in the Berici Hills of northern Italy. Urban development and recreational activities in this densely populated region further fragment the already limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this endemic species requires on exposed limestone outcrops.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic saxifrage is restricted to limestone cliffs, rocky crevices, and exposed calcareous outcrops in the Berici Hills of the Veneto region in northern Italy. It typically grows in shallow soil pockets and rock fissures on steep, sun-exposed limestone faces at elevations between 200-400 meters.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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EN

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VU

Saxifraga osloensis

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VU

Lepiota echinella

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Lyophyllum deliberatum

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Arum apulum

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Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Saxifraga berica classified as Vulnerable?
Saxifraga berica is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Saxifraga berica faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its specialized rocky habitat in the Berici Hills of northern Italy. Urban development and recreational activities in this densely populated region further fragment the already limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this endemic species requires on exposed limestone outcrops.
Where does Saxifraga berica live?
Saxifraga berica occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Saxifraga berica?
The main threats to Saxifraga berica 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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