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Silene auriculifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Silene auriculifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency. Invasive plant species competition and grazing pressure from livestock further compromise the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species inhabits rocky Mediterranean slopes, limestone cliffs, and dry scrubland environments. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils at moderate elevations within its highly restricted geographic range.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Silene auriculifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Silene auriculifolia 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. Silene auriculifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency. Invasive plant species competition and grazing pressure from livestock further compromise the remaining populations.
Where does Silene auriculifolia live?
Silene auriculifolia occurs in Algeria, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Silene auriculifolia?
The main threats to Silene auriculifolia 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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