ENEndangered
Tweedy's Sand-verbena
Abronia ammophila
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in NYCTAGINACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tweedy's Sand-verbena classified as Endangered?
Tweedy's Sand-verbena is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tweedy's Sand-verbena live?
Tweedy's Sand-verbena occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tweedy's Sand-verbena?
The main threats to Tweedy's Sand-verbena are 11.2, 6.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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