VU

Euphorbia doloensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia doloensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited range within the Horn of Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from overgrazing by cattle and goats, which directly impacts the arid shrubland communities where it occurs. Climate variability and prolonged drought periods in the region further stress remaining populations by reducing habitat quality and regeneration capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This succulent euphorbia inhabits arid and semi-arid shrublands and grasslands in the Horn of Africa, typically growing on rocky slopes and well-drained soils. It occurs in areas with sparse vegetation cover, often associated with other drought-adapted species in degraded pastoral landscapes.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia doloensis classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia doloensis 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 doloensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited range within the Horn of Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from overgrazing by cattle and goats, which directly impacts the arid shrubland communities where it occurs. Climate variability and prolonged drought periods in the region further stress remaining populations by reducing habitat quality and regeneration capacity.
Where does Euphorbia doloensis live?
Euphorbia doloensis 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 Euphorbia doloensis?
The main threats to Euphorbia doloensis 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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