CR

Aloe ambositrae

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe ambositrae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and charcoal production in its limited range around Ambositra, Madagascar. The species is further threatened by overcollection for traditional medicine and ornamental trade, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its degraded habitat. Climate change exacerbates these pressures through altered rainfall patterns affecting this drought-adapted succulent.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe ambositrae is endemic to the rocky outcrops and degraded grasslands around Ambositra in central Madagascar's highland plateau. The species grows in well-drained soils on granite formations at elevations between 1,200-1,500 meters, adapted to the region's seasonal rainfall patterns.

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe ambositrae classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe ambositrae 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. Aloe ambositrae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and charcoal production in its limited range around Ambositra, Madagascar. The species is further threatened by overcollection for traditional medicine and ornamental trade, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its degraded habitat. Climate change exacerbates these pressures through altered rainfall patterns affecting this drought-adapted succulent.
Where does Aloe ambositrae live?
Aloe ambositrae occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe ambositrae?
The main threats to Aloe ambositrae are 2.1, 2.3, 7.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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