Whiskered Brome
CR

Whiskered Brome

Bromus grossus

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

Overview

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

Whiskered Brome faces severe population declines due to the widespread intensification of agricultural practices and loss of traditional farming systems across Europe. The species has experienced dramatic range contractions as modern herbicide use and changes in crop rotation have eliminated the weedy field margins and extensively managed arable lands it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Extensively managed arable fields, field margins, and traditional agricultural landscapes, particularly in cereal-growing regions with calcareous soils. The species typically occurs in areas with low-intensity farming practices and reduced herbicide application.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Whiskered Brome classified as Critically Endangered?
Whiskered Brome 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. Whiskered Brome faces severe population declines due to the widespread intensification of agricultural practices and loss of traditional farming systems across Europe. The species has experienced dramatic range contractions as modern herbicide use and changes in crop rotation have eliminated the weedy field margins and extensively managed arable lands it depends upon.
Where does Whiskered Brome live?
Whiskered Brome 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 Whiskered Brome?
The main threats to Whiskered Brome 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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