CR

Euphorbia filicaulis

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia filicaulis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This succulent euphorbia inhabits rocky outcrops and dry slopes in semi-arid regions, typically growing in well-drained soils among sparse vegetation. It occurs in specialized microhabitats that provide the specific drainage and exposure conditions required for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia filicaulis classified as Critically Endangered?
Euphorbia filicaulis 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. Euphorbia filicaulis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.
Where does Euphorbia filicaulis live?
Euphorbia filicaulis 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 filicaulis?
The main threats to Euphorbia filicaulis 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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