ENEndangered
Maltese Cliff Orache
Atriplex lanfrancoi
DecliningENEUENEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in AMARANTHACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Maltese Cliff Orache classified as Endangered?
Maltese Cliff Orache 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Maltese Cliff Orache live?
Maltese Cliff Orache 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 Maltese Cliff Orache?
The main threats to Maltese Cliff Orache are 10.3, 3.2, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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