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Commiphora gardoensis

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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.

Commiphora gardoensis faces severe pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and camels, which prevents natural regeneration of seedlings and damages mature trees through bark stripping. The species is further threatened by habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and settlements in its limited range. Climate change exacerbates these pressures through increased drought frequency, reducing the already scarce water resources essential for this desert-adapted tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Commiphora gardoensis inhabits arid and semi-arid scrublands and rocky outcrops in the Horn of Africa, typically growing on limestone soils and steep slopes. The species is adapted to extremely dry conditions with irregular rainfall patterns, often found in association with other drought-resistant succulents and thorny shrubs.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Commiphora gardoensis classified as Endangered?
Commiphora gardoensis 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. Commiphora gardoensis faces severe pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and camels, which prevents natural regeneration of seedlings and damages mature trees through bark stripping. The species is further threatened by habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and settlements in its limited range. Climate change exacerbates these pressures through increased drought frequency, reducing the already scarce water resources essential for this desert-adapted tree's survival.
Where does Commiphora gardoensis live?
Commiphora gardoensis occurs in Somalia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Commiphora gardoensis?
The main threats to Commiphora gardoensis 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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