CR

Aloe decurva

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe decurva faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. Illegal collection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the specialized rocky outcrops where this species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted succulent.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe decurva inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and steep slopes in arid and semi-arid regions. This succulent species typically grows in well-drained, mineral-rich soils among granite formations and quartzite ridges at moderate elevations.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe decurva classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe decurva 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 decurva faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. Illegal collection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the specialized rocky outcrops where this species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted succulent.
Where does Aloe decurva live?
Aloe decurva occurs in Mozambique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe decurva?
The main threats to Aloe decurva are 1.1, 3.2, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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