CR

Eucalyptus walshii

Stable

Overview

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

Eucalyptus walshii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to frequent bushfires that prevent successful regeneration, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns and increased fire frequency in its restricted coastal distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eucalyptus walshii occurs in coastal woodland and open forest communities on sandy soils, typically in areas with Mediterranean climate conditions. The species is restricted to a very limited geographic range along specific coastal regions where it grows in association with other native eucalyptus species and understory vegetation.

Desert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eucalyptus walshii classified as Critically Endangered?
Eucalyptus walshii 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. Eucalyptus walshii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to frequent bushfires that prevent successful regeneration, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns and increased fire frequency in its restricted coastal distribution.
Where does Eucalyptus walshii live?
Eucalyptus walshii 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 walshii?
The main threats to Eucalyptus walshii 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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