CR

Aloe jucunda

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe jucunda faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Somali region, where ongoing political instability and conflict have disrupted conservation efforts. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and camels, which damage the fragile arid ecosystem. Collection for traditional medicinal uses and the international succulent trade has further reduced wild populations of this endemic aloe.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe jucunda is endemic to rocky outcrops and limestone cliffs in arid scrubland of the Somali region. The species grows in well-drained, alkaline soils on steep slopes and crevices where it receives protection from the harshest desert conditions.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe jucunda classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe jucunda 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 jucunda faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Somali region, where ongoing political instability and conflict have disrupted conservation efforts. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and camels, which damage the fragile arid ecosystem. Collection for traditional medicinal uses and the international succulent trade has further reduced wild populations of this endemic aloe.
Where does Aloe jucunda live?
Aloe jucunda 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 jucunda?
The main threats to Aloe jucunda are 2.3, 7.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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