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Troitsky's Psephellus

Psephellus troitzkyi

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Overview

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

Psephellus troitzkyi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing across its limited range in the Caucasus region. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane steppe conditions this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane steppes and dry grasslands in the Caucasus region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It favors well-drained soils in open, semi-arid environments with sparse vegetation cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Troitsky's Psephellus classified as Endangered?
Troitsky's Psephellus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Psephellus troitzkyi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing across its limited range in the Caucasus region. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane steppe conditions this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Troitsky's Psephellus live?
Troitsky's Psephellus occurs in Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Troitsky's Psephellus?
The main threats to Troitsky's Psephellus 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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