VUVulnerable
Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper
Vipera ebneri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in VIPERIDAE
Threatened in Iran
Frequently asked questions
Why is Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper classified as Vulnerable?
Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper live?
Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper occurs in Iran. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper?
The main threats to Iranian Mountain Steppe Viper are 2.3, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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