Conocarpus lancifolius
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conocarpus lancifolius faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa. Urban expansion and port construction have eliminated significant portions of its mangrove and coastal woodland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased salinity, which can alter the delicate balance of its coastal ecosystem requirements.
Habitat
This species inhabits coastal mangrove forests, salt marshes, and tidal flats along the shores of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. It thrives in brackish water environments where freshwater meets saltwater, typically growing in sandy or muddy substrates within the intertidal zone.
