Post by Melanie on Sept 10, 2016 16:29:21 GMT 1
Scientific Name: Centaurea pseudoleucolepis
Species Authority: Kleopow
Synonym(s):
Centaurea margaritacea Ten. ssp. pseudoleucolepis (Kleopow) Dostál
Taxonomic Notes: This species is suspected to be of hybrid origin and it is doubtful whether this is a distinct species.
Assessment Information [top]
Red List Category & Criteria: Extinct ver 3.1
Year Published: 2011
Date Assessed: 2010-06-21
Assessor(s): Melnyk, V.
Reviewer(s): Bilz, M. & Lutz, M.L.
Justification:
This species has last been seen in the 1930s and has not been found since then despite extensive surveys. It is therefore classed as Extinct. It is also possible that the species was a hybrid and not a distinct species.
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to the Ukraine, near Donetsk. It occurs near the Sea of Azov within the protected area Kammenye Mogily (Buord and Lesouëf 2006).
Countries occurrence:
Regionally extinct:
Ukraine (Ukraine (main part))
Additional data:
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: It is suspected that the species is a hybrid as it has not been found for several years. It has last been seen in the 1930s.
Additional data:
♦ Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: Centaurea pseudoleucolepis is a biennial herb that grows on granite outcrops (Buord and Lesouëf 2006).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): The reason for its extinction are unknown.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).
www.iucnredlist.org/details/165235/0
Species Authority: Kleopow
Synonym(s):
Centaurea margaritacea Ten. ssp. pseudoleucolepis (Kleopow) Dostál
Taxonomic Notes: This species is suspected to be of hybrid origin and it is doubtful whether this is a distinct species.
Assessment Information [top]
Red List Category & Criteria: Extinct ver 3.1
Year Published: 2011
Date Assessed: 2010-06-21
Assessor(s): Melnyk, V.
Reviewer(s): Bilz, M. & Lutz, M.L.
Justification:
This species has last been seen in the 1930s and has not been found since then despite extensive surveys. It is therefore classed as Extinct. It is also possible that the species was a hybrid and not a distinct species.
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to the Ukraine, near Donetsk. It occurs near the Sea of Azov within the protected area Kammenye Mogily (Buord and Lesouëf 2006).
Countries occurrence:
Regionally extinct:
Ukraine (Ukraine (main part))
Additional data:
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: It is suspected that the species is a hybrid as it has not been found for several years. It has last been seen in the 1930s.
Additional data:
♦ Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: Centaurea pseudoleucolepis is a biennial herb that grows on granite outcrops (Buord and Lesouëf 2006).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): The reason for its extinction are unknown.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).
www.iucnredlist.org/details/165235/0
