CR

Crambe feuillei

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Crambe feuillei faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Canary Islands, where it occupies only a few coastal cliff locations. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from coastal development, tourism infrastructure, and recreational activities that disturb its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the fragile cliff ecosystems where this endemic crucifer survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Canary Islands species inhabits rocky coastal cliffs and crevices, typically growing in exposed maritime environments with salt spray exposure. It occupies specialized microhabitats within the cliff face ecosystem, requiring specific soil conditions and moisture regimes found only in these narrow coastal zones.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crambe feuillei classified as Critically Endangered?
Crambe feuillei 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. Crambe feuillei faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Canary Islands, where it occupies only a few coastal cliff locations. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from coastal development, tourism infrastructure, and recreational activities that disturb its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the fragile cliff ecosystems where this endemic crucifer survives.
Where does Crambe feuillei live?
Crambe feuillei 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 Crambe feuillei?
The main threats to Crambe feuillei are 4.1, 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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