Slender Parsley-piert
CR

Slender Parsley-piert

Aphanes australis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphanes_australis

Overview

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

Slender Parsley-piert faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies sandy soils in open grasslands, coastal dunes, and disturbed ground including field margins and waste areas. Typically found in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils in areas with minimal vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Slender Parsley-piert classified as Critically Endangered?
Slender Parsley-piert 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. Slender Parsley-piert faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Slender Parsley-piert live?
Slender Parsley-piert 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 Slender Parsley-piert?
The main threats to Slender Parsley-piert 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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