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Sideritis infernalis

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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.

Sideritis infernalis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation due to overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats, which prevents natural regeneration of its specialized rocky habitat communities. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in its limited Mediterranean range have fragmented remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts this drought-sensitive species' ability to complete its reproductive cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits rocky limestone cliffs, crevices, and scree slopes in Mediterranean mountain environments, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires well-drained calcareous soils and thrives in the specialized microhabitats created by weathered limestone formations with minimal soil development.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sideritis infernalis classified as Vulnerable?
Sideritis infernalis 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. Sideritis infernalis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation due to overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats, which prevents natural regeneration of its specialized rocky habitat communities. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in its limited Mediterranean range have fragmented remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts this drought-sensitive species' ability to complete its reproductive cycle.
Where does Sideritis infernalis live?
Sideritis infernalis occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sideritis infernalis?
The main threats to Sideritis infernalis 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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