VU

Euphorbia kuriensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia kuriensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the Kuri Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to human disturbance and development activities that alter its specialized coastal and rocky habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may affect this endemic succulent's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic euphorbia inhabits coastal rocky areas, cliff faces, and volcanic slopes in the Kuri Islands. The species typically grows in well-drained, mineral-rich soils with exposure to maritime conditions and salt spray.

Shrubland· major

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia kuriensis classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia kuriensis 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 kuriensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the Kuri Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to human disturbance and development activities that alter its specialized coastal and rocky habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may affect this endemic succulent's survival.
Where does Euphorbia kuriensis live?
Euphorbia kuriensis 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 kuriensis?
The main threats to Euphorbia kuriensis 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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