CR

Aloe molederana

Unknown

Overview

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

Aloe molederana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for crop cultivation and degradation from cattle trampling. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe molederana is endemic to rocky outcrops and grassland areas in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The species typically grows on well-drained soils in open savanna habitats with scattered trees and shrubs.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe molederana classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe molederana 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 molederana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for crop cultivation and degradation from cattle trampling. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Where does Aloe molederana live?
Aloe molederana 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 molederana?
The main threats to Aloe molederana are 2.3, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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