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Aloysia dodsoniorum

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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.

Aloysia dodsoniorum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Ecuador's coastal regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the dry forest ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian species inhabits dry deciduous forests and scrublands in coastal lowland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It thrives in the transitional zones between humid and arid ecosystems where seasonal rainfall patterns create specific moisture conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloysia dodsoniorum classified as Endangered?
Aloysia dodsoniorum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Aloysia dodsoniorum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Ecuador's coastal regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the dry forest ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Where does Aloysia dodsoniorum live?
Aloysia dodsoniorum 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 Aloysia dodsoniorum?
The main threats to Aloysia dodsoniorum 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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