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Dracaena concinna

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Overview

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

Dracaena concinna faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which prevents natural regeneration of seedlings. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought stress and altered precipitation patterns that affect this drought-adapted but still moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dracaena concinna inhabits dry coastal areas, rocky slopes, and semi-arid scrublands in the Canary Islands, typically growing on volcanic soils at elevations from sea level to 400 meters. The species thrives in Mediterranean-type climates with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, often found in association with other endemic Canarian flora.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dracaena concinna classified as Endangered?
Dracaena concinna 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. Dracaena concinna faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which prevents natural regeneration of seedlings. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought stress and altered precipitation patterns that affect this drought-adapted but still moisture-dependent species.
Where does Dracaena concinna live?
Dracaena concinna 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 Dracaena concinna?
The main threats to Dracaena concinna 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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