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Encopella tenuifolia

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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.

Encopella tenuifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' narrow endemic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Encopella tenuifolia is endemic to specific rocky outcrops and cliff faces in arid and semi-arid regions. The species typically grows in crevices and on ledges of limestone or sandstone formations where it can access minimal soil and moisture.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Encopella tenuifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Encopella tenuifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Encopella tenuifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' narrow endemic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Where does Encopella tenuifolia live?
Encopella tenuifolia 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 Encopella tenuifolia?
The main threats to Encopella tenuifolia 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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