ENEndangered
Dracaena draco
DecliningENEUENEUENEUENEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ASPARAGACEAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dracaena draco classified as Endangered?
Dracaena draco 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 Dracaena draco live?
Dracaena draco occurs in Cape Verde, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dracaena draco?
The main threats to Dracaena draco are 2.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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