Silene ispirensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Silene ispirensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on Mount Ispir in Turkey, where the entire population is confined to a single location. The species is highly vulnerable to habitat degradation from grazing pressure, infrastructure development, and climate change impacts on its alpine environment. Its narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make recovery extremely challenging once populations decline.
Habitat
This endemic species occupies rocky alpine slopes and crevices on Mount Ispir in northeastern Turkey, typically growing in limestone substrates at high elevations. It is restricted to specialized microhabitats within the mountain's alpine zone, requiring specific soil and moisture conditions.
