Tatarsmelle
CR

Tatarsmelle

Silene tatarica

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Silene tatarica faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies dry steppe grasslands, rocky slopes, and sandy soils in continental temperate regions. Typically found in open, well-drained habitats with sparse vegetation cover at elevations ranging from lowlands to moderate mountain slopes.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tatarsmelle classified as Critically Endangered?
Tatarsmelle 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. Silene tatarica faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated.
Where does Tatarsmelle live?
Tatarsmelle 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 Tatarsmelle?
The main threats to Tatarsmelle 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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