VU

Euphorbia obcordata

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia obcordata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Canary Islands. Urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion have reduced available habitat, while introduced grazing animals damage the specialized volcanic substrate communities where this succulent thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the species' water-sensitive reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Canarian succulent inhabits rocky volcanic slopes and cliff faces in arid coastal zones, typically growing in crevices and on exposed basaltic substrates. It occurs in xerophytic scrubland communities at elevations from sea level to approximately 400 meters.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia obcordata classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia obcordata 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 obcordata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Canary Islands. Urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion have reduced available habitat, while introduced grazing animals damage the specialized volcanic substrate communities where this succulent thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the species' water-sensitive reproductive cycles.
Where does Euphorbia obcordata live?
Euphorbia obcordata 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 obcordata?
The main threats to Euphorbia obcordata 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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