Cyperus afrodunensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyperus afrodunensis faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along its restricted Mediterranean range. The species' specialized dune habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to sand extraction, recreational trampling, and altered hydrology from nearby development. Climate change poses additional risks through sea level rise and increased storm intensity affecting coastal dune systems.
Habitat
This sedge species is endemic to coastal sand dunes and sandy shores along the Mediterranean coast. It typically grows in stabilized dune systems and sandy coastal plains where it can tolerate salt spray and shifting substrate conditions.
