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Eucalyptus elaeophloia

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Eucalyptus elaeophloia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat clearing for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in Western Australia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and grazing pressure from livestock further degrade habitat quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and climate-related changes in rainfall patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This eucalyptus species occurs in open woodland and shrubland communities on sandy soils and lateritic breakaways in the wheatbelt region of southwestern Western Australia. It typically grows in areas with winter rainfall patterns and is associated with other endemic flora adapted to Mediterranean-type climates.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eucalyptus elaeophloia classified as Endangered?
Eucalyptus elaeophloia 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. Eucalyptus elaeophloia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat clearing for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in Western Australia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and grazing pressure from livestock further degrade habitat quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and climate-related changes in rainfall patterns.
Where does Eucalyptus elaeophloia live?
Eucalyptus elaeophloia 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 Eucalyptus elaeophloia?
The main threats to Eucalyptus elaeophloia 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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