Smaller Green Dock
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Smaller Green Dock

Rumex conglomeratus

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

Overview

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

The Smaller Green Dock faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native wetland margins. Drainage of seasonal pools and modification of riparian zones for farming has eliminated critical breeding and feeding areas. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge further degrades remaining suitable habitats, while invasive plant species outcompete this dock in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Smaller Green Dock inhabits wetland margins, seasonal pools, and disturbed muddy areas near water bodies, typically in lowland regions with periodic flooding. It thrives in nutrient-rich, temporarily waterlogged soils along riverbanks, pond edges, and agricultural drainage channels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Smaller Green Dock classified as Endangered?
Smaller Green Dock is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Smaller Green Dock faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native wetland margins. Drainage of seasonal pools and modification of riparian zones for farming has eliminated critical breeding and feeding areas. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge further degrades remaining suitable habitats, while invasive plant species outcompete this dock in disturbed areas.
Where does Smaller Green Dock live?
Smaller Green Dock 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 Smaller Green Dock?
The main threats to Smaller Green Dock 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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