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Scutellaria parrae

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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.

Scutellaria parrae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic skullcap requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Scutellaria parrae inhabits specialized limestone outcrops and rocky slopes in semi-arid regions, typically growing in crevices and shallow soils where few other plants can establish. The species requires well-drained calcareous substrates and appears adapted to specific microclimate conditions found in these rocky habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scutellaria parrae classified as Critically Endangered?
Scutellaria parrae 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. Scutellaria parrae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic skullcap requires.
Where does Scutellaria parrae live?
Scutellaria parrae 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 Scutellaria parrae?
The main threats to Scutellaria parrae 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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