ENEndangered
Echium hypertropicum
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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.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Other threatened species in BORAGINACEAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Echium hypertropicum classified as Endangered?
Echium hypertropicum 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 Echium hypertropicum live?
Echium hypertropicum occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Echium hypertropicum?
The main threats to Echium hypertropicum are 2.3, 5.2, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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