VU

Euphorbia pedroi

StableVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Euphorbia pedroi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the limited areas where this succulent occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the species' ability to survive in its already restricted arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic succulent inhabits dry, rocky slopes and semi-arid scrublands, typically growing in well-drained soils with sparse vegetation cover. It occurs in Mediterranean-type ecosystems characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia pedroi classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia pedroi 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. Euphorbia pedroi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the limited areas where this succulent occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the species' ability to survive in its already restricted arid habitat.
Where does Euphorbia pedroi live?
Euphorbia pedroi occurs in Belgium, 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 Euphorbia pedroi?
The main threats to Euphorbia pedroi 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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