VU

Dorstenia socotrana

Unknown

Overview

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

Dorstenia socotrana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has severely impacted its native woodland and shrubland habitats. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the island's unique ecosystems. Infrastructure development and human settlement expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat for this endemic succulent.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dorstenia socotrana inhabits rocky slopes, cliff faces, and semi-arid woodlands in the mountainous interior of Socotra Island. The species typically grows in well-drained soils among granite outcrops and in the understory of native Dracaena and Boswellia woodlands at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dorstenia socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Dorstenia 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. Dorstenia socotrana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has severely impacted its native woodland and shrubland habitats. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the island's unique ecosystems. Infrastructure development and human settlement expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat for this endemic succulent.
Where does Dorstenia socotrana live?
Dorstenia 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 Dorstenia socotrana?
The main threats to Dorstenia 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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