CRCritically Endangered
Erica maderensis
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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
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ERICACEAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Erica maderensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Erica maderensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Erica maderensis live?
Erica maderensis occurs in 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 Erica maderensis?
The main threats to Erica maderensis are 11.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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