VU

Dirachma socotrana

Unknown

Overview

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

Dirachma socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation communities. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to infrastructure development and tourism expansion across its restricted range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dirachma socotrana is endemic to Socotra Island, Yemen, where it inhabits rocky limestone areas and cliff faces in arid mountainous terrain. The species grows in specialized microhabitats that provide protection from extreme weather while maintaining access to limited moisture sources.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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CR

Dirachma somalensis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dirachma socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Dirachma socotrana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dirachma socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation communities. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to infrastructure development and tourism expansion across its restricted range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic plant.
Where does Dirachma socotrana live?
Dirachma socotrana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dirachma socotrana?
The main threats to Dirachma socotrana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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