VUVulnerable
Caucasian Zelkova
Zelkova carpinifolia
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in ULMACEAE
Threatened in Armenia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caucasian Zelkova classified as Vulnerable?
Caucasian Zelkova 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 Caucasian Zelkova live?
Caucasian Zelkova occurs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caucasian Zelkova?
The main threats to Caucasian Zelkova are 11.1, 2.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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