Brimeura duvigneaudii
CR

Brimeura duvigneaudii

Declining

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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.

Brimeura duvigneaudii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range in the Balearic Islands. The species' restriction to specific limestone cliff habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to coastal development pressures and tourism infrastructure. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems where this bulbous plant survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic bulbous plant inhabits rocky limestone cliffs and crevices in Mediterranean scrubland environments of the Balearic Islands. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils within coastal and near-coastal areas characterized by sparse vegetation and exposed rocky substrates.

Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brimeura duvigneaudii classified as Critically Endangered?
Brimeura duvigneaudii 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. Brimeura duvigneaudii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range in the Balearic Islands. The species' restriction to specific limestone cliff habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to coastal development pressures and tourism infrastructure. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems where this bulbous plant survives.
Where does Brimeura duvigneaudii live?
Brimeura duvigneaudii occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brimeura duvigneaudii?
The main threats to Brimeura duvigneaudii are 11.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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