Aloe peckii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aloe peckii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its rocky outcrop and cliff habitats are increasingly disturbed by quarrying activities and infrastructure development. The species is further threatened by illegal collection for the horticultural trade, with mature specimens particularly targeted for their distinctive appearance. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this endemic aloe requires for survival.
Habitat
Aloe peckii is endemic to rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and steep slopes in mountainous regions of Madagascar. The species thrives in well-drained, mineral-rich soils among granite and quartzite formations, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters where it experiences distinct wet and dry seasons.
