Biodiversity Hotspot of the Irano-Anatolian Region. 2026. (Biodiversity Hotspots of the World). 45 (32 col.) figs.. 308 p. gr8v. Hardcover.

Due September 2026. Orders will be recorded.

This volume explores the Irano-Anatolian Region, a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot spanning Southwest Asia, including parts of Türkiye, Iran, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkmenistan. Characterized by dramatic tectonic landscapes—such as the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges and the Armenian Highlands—the region supports a remarkable diversity of habitats and species. Its complex topography and climatic variation have fostered high levels of endemism, including specialized flora such as halophytic plants and a wide array of endemic orchids, many of which face increasing threats.

The volume presents a comprehensive overview of the region’s geography, geology, and climate, alongside in-depth analyses of its biological diversity. Coverage spans cyanobacteria, macrofungi, phytoplankton and zooplankton, bryophytes and pteridophytes, fish, soils, and more, offering a holistic understanding of ecosystem structure and function. The volume also addresses the accelerating impacts of climate change, as well as ongoing threats from overgrazing, deforestation, wetland degradation, military activity, and land-use change.