CR

Aloe leptosiphon

Unknown

Overview

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

Aloe leptosiphon faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat quality, while illegal collection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe leptosiphon inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in semi-arid regions, typically growing in well-drained soils among indigenous shrubland vegetation. The species is adapted to harsh, drought-prone environments with seasonal rainfall patterns.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe leptosiphon classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe leptosiphon 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 leptosiphon faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat quality, while illegal collection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.
Where does Aloe leptosiphon live?
Aloe leptosiphon occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe leptosiphon?
The main threats to Aloe leptosiphon 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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