Standing Bugle
CR

Standing Bugle

Ajuga genevensis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Standing Bugle faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional land management practices that historically maintained the semi-natural grasslands and woodland edges it requires. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.

Threat summary

Habitat

Semi-natural grasslands, woodland edges, meadows, and calcareous slopes, typically in areas with traditional extensive grazing or mowing regimes. The species favors well-drained soils in open to semi-shaded conditions from lowlands to montane elevations.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Standing Bugle classified as Critically Endangered?
Standing Bugle 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. Standing Bugle faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional land management practices that historically maintained the semi-natural grasslands and woodland edges it requires. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.
Where does Standing Bugle live?
Standing Bugle 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 Standing Bugle?
The main threats to Standing Bugle 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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