VU

Euclea balfourii

Unknown

Overview

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

Euclea balfourii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limited woodland habitats are increasingly fragmented by overgrazing from introduced livestock, particularly goats. The species' restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Development pressures and infrastructure expansion further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic Socotran tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

Euclea balfourii is endemic to Socotra Island, Yemen, where it inhabits dry woodland and scrubland areas at various elevations. The species grows in the island's unique semi-arid ecosystems, often associated with other endemic Socotran flora in areas with well-drained soils.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euclea balfourii classified as Vulnerable?
Euclea balfourii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Euclea balfourii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limited woodland habitats are increasingly fragmented by overgrazing from introduced livestock, particularly goats. The species' restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Development pressures and infrastructure expansion further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic Socotran tree.
Where does Euclea balfourii live?
Euclea balfourii occurs in Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euclea balfourii?
The main threats to Euclea balfourii 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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