VUVulnerable
Claoxylopsis purpurascens
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in EUPHORBIACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Claoxylopsis purpurascens classified as Vulnerable?
Claoxylopsis purpurascens is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Claoxylopsis purpurascens live?
Claoxylopsis purpurascens occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Claoxylopsis purpurascens?
The main threats to Claoxylopsis purpurascens are 2.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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