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Barleria popovii

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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.

Barleria popovii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range within the Horn of Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by domestic animals degrades the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the arid and semi-arid ecosystems where this endemic shrub occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Barleria popovii inhabits arid and semi-arid scrublands and rocky outcrops in the Horn of Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate elevations. The species is adapted to harsh, drought-prone environments with sparse vegetation cover and seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Barleria popovii classified as Endangered?
Barleria popovii 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. Barleria popovii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range within the Horn of Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by domestic animals degrades the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the arid and semi-arid ecosystems where this endemic shrub occurs.
Where does Barleria popovii live?
Barleria popovii occurs in Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barleria popovii?
The main threats to Barleria popovii 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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