CR

Gonospermum oshanahanii

Declining

Overview

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

Tanacetum oshanahanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized montane conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits specialized montane environments, typically found in rocky slopes and alpine meadows at high elevations. It requires specific soil conditions and microclimatic factors that are naturally rare and highly localized within its restricted geographic range.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gonospermum oshanahanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Gonospermum oshanahanii 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. Tanacetum oshanahanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized montane conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Gonospermum oshanahanii live?
Gonospermum oshanahanii occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gonospermum oshanahanii?
The main threats to Gonospermum oshanahanii are 2.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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