CR

Aloe classenii

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe classenii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts and commercial trade, which has significantly reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the arid ecosystems this aloe depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe classenii inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in arid and semi-arid regions, typically growing in well-drained soils among other succulent vegetation. The species is adapted to harsh conditions with limited rainfall and extreme temperature variations characteristic of its specialized microhabitat.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe classenii classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe classenii 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 classenii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts and commercial trade, which has significantly reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the arid ecosystems this aloe depends upon.
Where does Aloe classenii live?
Aloe classenii occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe classenii?
The main threats to Aloe classenii 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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