CR

Crataegus turcicus

Declining

Overview

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

Crataegus turcicus faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Turkish range. The species is further threatened by overgrazing of livestock in its montane habitats, which prevents natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-sensitive hawthorn's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Turkish hawthorn inhabits rocky slopes and montane scrublands in the Anatolian highlands, typically growing at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It occurs in dry, calcareous soils within fragmented woodland edges and open grassland transitions.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crataegus turcicus classified as Critically Endangered?
Crataegus turcicus 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. Crataegus turcicus faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Turkish range. The species is further threatened by overgrazing of livestock in its montane habitats, which prevents natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-sensitive hawthorn's reproductive success.
Where does Crataegus turcicus live?
Crataegus turcicus occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crataegus turcicus?
The main threats to Crataegus turcicus 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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