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Smith's Brome

Bromus pseudosecalinus

Unknown

Overview

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

Smith's Brome faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to competition from invasive grasses and changes in traditional land management practices that historically maintained suitable habitat conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Smith's Brome occurs in disturbed grasslands, field margins, waste ground, and areas with sandy or calcareous soils. The species typically grows in open habitats including agricultural edges, roadsides, and areas with moderate disturbance regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Smith's Brome classified as Critically Endangered?
Smith's Brome 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. Smith's Brome faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to competition from invasive grasses and changes in traditional land management practices that historically maintained suitable habitat conditions.
Where does Smith's Brome live?
Smith's Brome 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 Smith's Brome?
The main threats to Smith's Brome 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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