stone pink
VU

stone pink

Dianthus arenarius

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Stone pink faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from coastal development, sand extraction, and recreational activities that disturb its specialized dune ecosystems. Agricultural conversion of sandy grasslands and the natural succession of open habitats to scrubland and forest further reduce available habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting coastal dune stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stone pink inhabits coastal sand dunes, sandy grasslands, and open sandy soils in continental Europe. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy substrates with minimal vegetation cover, typically found in dynamic coastal environments and inland sandy plains.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is stone pink classified as Vulnerable?
stone pink is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Stone pink faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from coastal development, sand extraction, and recreational activities that disturb its specialized dune ecosystems. Agricultural conversion of sandy grasslands and the natural succession of open habitats to scrubland and forest further reduce available habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting coastal dune stability.
Where does stone pink live?
stone pink occurs in Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Canada (plus 30 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to stone pink?
The main threats to stone pink 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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