Diplotaxis gorgadensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diplotaxis gorgadensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted island range in the Cape Verde archipelago. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which destroys the native vegetation communities it depends upon. Urban development and infrastructure expansion on the limited suitable terrain further fragments its already small populations, while the species' narrow endemic range makes it extremely susceptible to stochastic events and climate-related changes.
Habitat
This endemic plant species inhabits the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the Cape Verde islands, typically growing in rocky coastal areas and dry slopes with sparse vegetation. It is adapted to the harsh conditions of volcanic soils and limited rainfall characteristic of the Macaronesian island environment.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in BRASSICACEAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
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