ENEndangered
Dioscorea irodensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in DIOSCOREACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dioscorea irodensis classified as Endangered?
Dioscorea irodensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dioscorea irodensis live?
Dioscorea irodensis 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 Dioscorea irodensis?
The main threats to Dioscorea irodensis are 11.2, 12.1, 2.1, and 2.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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