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Echium gentianoides

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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.

Echium gentianoides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its specialized volcanic habitat. Tourism infrastructure development and grazing by introduced livestock have further fragmented and degraded the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits volcanic slopes and rocky outcrops in the laurel forest zone of the Canary Islands, typically growing in well-drained soils between 400-800 meters elevation. It thrives in the humid microclimates created by the trade wind cloud layer, requiring the specific moisture conditions found in these montane forest ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Echium gentianoides classified as Vulnerable?
Echium gentianoides 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. Echium gentianoides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its specialized volcanic habitat. Tourism infrastructure development and grazing by introduced livestock have further fragmented and degraded the remaining populations.
Where does Echium gentianoides live?
Echium gentianoides occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Echium gentianoides?
The main threats to Echium gentianoides 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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