Thyme-leaved Sandwort
CR

Thyme-leaved Sandwort

Arenaria leptoclados

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Thyme-leaved Sandwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to urban development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized sandy and rocky habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its limited suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sandy soils, rocky outcrops, disturbed ground, and open grasslands, typically in dry, well-drained sites including coastal areas, quarries, and waste ground. The species favors nutrient-poor, calcareous substrates and areas with minimal vegetation cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thyme-leaved Sandwort classified as Critically Endangered?
Thyme-leaved Sandwort 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. Thyme-leaved Sandwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to urban development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized sandy and rocky habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its limited suitable habitats.
Where does Thyme-leaved Sandwort live?
Thyme-leaved Sandwort 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 Thyme-leaved Sandwort?
The main threats to Thyme-leaved Sandwort 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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