VU

Euphorbia bemarahaensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia bemarahaensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation within Madagascar's unique tsingy limestone formations. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including limestone quarrying activities and uncontrolled tourism development in the Bemaraha region. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the delicate moisture balance required for this specialized succulent's survival in its rocky crevice habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic succulent inhabits the distinctive tsingy limestone formations of western Madagascar, growing in rock crevices and on limestone cliffs where it has adapted to the harsh, drought-prone conditions. The species is specifically associated with the sharp, eroded limestone pinnacles that characterize the Bemaraha Massif region.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia bemarahaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia bemarahaensis 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 bemarahaensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation within Madagascar's unique tsingy limestone formations. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including limestone quarrying activities and uncontrolled tourism development in the Bemaraha region. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the delicate moisture balance required for this specialized succulent's survival in its rocky crevice habitat.
Where does Euphorbia bemarahaensis live?
Euphorbia bemarahaensis occurs in Belgium, and Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia bemarahaensis?
The main threats to Euphorbia bemarahaensis 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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