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Aeonium saundersii

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Overview

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

Aeonium saundersii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on its native Canary Islands, where coastal development and tourism infrastructure have reduced available rocky cliff habitats. Invasive plant species compete for limited growing space on the volcanic substrates this succulent requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already arid coastal environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic succulent inhabits rocky coastal cliffs and volcanic slopes in the Canary Islands, typically growing in crevices and on steep faces where it can access minimal soil and withstand salt spray. It thrives in the semi-arid conditions of lower elevation coastal zones, often forming small colonies on inaccessible cliff faces.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aeonium saundersii classified as Vulnerable?
Aeonium saundersii 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. Aeonium saundersii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on its native Canary Islands, where coastal development and tourism infrastructure have reduced available rocky cliff habitats. Invasive plant species compete for limited growing space on the volcanic substrates this succulent requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already arid coastal environment.
Where does Aeonium saundersii live?
Aeonium saundersii occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aeonium saundersii?
The main threats to Aeonium saundersii 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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