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Euphorbia marrupana

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Overview

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

Euphorbia marrupana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction driven by agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from overgrazing by cattle and goats. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional risks to remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic succulent occurs in arid scrublands and rocky outcrops of southwestern Angola, typically growing on quartzite substrates and sandy soils. The species is adapted to the semi-desert conditions of the Namib Desert margins, where it forms part of specialized succulent communities.

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia marrupana classified as Endangered?
Euphorbia marrupana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Euphorbia marrupana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction driven by agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from overgrazing by cattle and goats. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional risks to remaining habitat patches.
Where does Euphorbia marrupana live?
Euphorbia marrupana occurs in Mozambique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia marrupana?
The main threats to Euphorbia marrupana 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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