CR

Zygophyllum darvasicum

Stable

Overview

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

Zygophyllum darvasicum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to overgrazing by livestock, particularly in its restricted mountain desert range. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the limited suitable habitat. The species' extremely narrow distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized disturbances or environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species inhabits arid mountain slopes and desert valleys in Central Asia, typically growing in rocky, well-drained soils at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It occurs in sparse desert vegetation communities characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations and limited precipitation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zygophyllum darvasicum classified as Critically Endangered?
Zygophyllum darvasicum 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. Zygophyllum darvasicum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to overgrazing by livestock, particularly in its restricted mountain desert range. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the limited suitable habitat. The species' extremely narrow distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized disturbances or environmental changes.
Where does Zygophyllum darvasicum live?
Zygophyllum darvasicum occurs in Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zygophyllum darvasicum?
The main threats to Zygophyllum darvasicum 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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