CR

Aloe brunneostriata

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe brunneostriata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species is further threatened by overcollection for horticultural trade, as its distinctive brown-striped leaves make it highly sought after by succulent collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this specialized aloe requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered aloe inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in semi-arid regions, typically growing in well-drained soils among indigenous shrubland vegetation. The species shows strong preference for specific microhabitats with particular drainage and exposure conditions that provide protection from extreme temperatures.

Rocky areas· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe brunneostriata classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe brunneostriata 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 brunneostriata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species is further threatened by overcollection for horticultural trade, as its distinctive brown-striped leaves make it highly sought after by succulent collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this specialized aloe requires.
Where does Aloe brunneostriata live?
Aloe brunneostriata occurs in Somalia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe brunneostriata?
The main threats to Aloe brunneostriata 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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