Aloe fimbrialis
CR

Aloe fimbrialis

Unknown

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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.

Aloe fimbrialis 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 habitats this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the arid ecosystems where this aloe survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe fimbrialis inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in arid mountainous regions, typically growing in crevices and on cliff faces where it can access minimal soil and moisture. The species is adapted to harsh, drought-prone environments with well-drained substrates and high solar exposure.

Forest· majorSavanna· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe fimbrialis classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe fimbrialis 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 fimbrialis 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 habitats this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the arid ecosystems where this aloe survives.
Where does Aloe fimbrialis live?
Aloe fimbrialis occurs in Belgium, and Zambia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe fimbrialis?
The main threats to Aloe fimbrialis are 1.1, 2.1, 7.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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