CR

Euphorbia piceoides

Stable

Overview

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

Euphorbia piceoides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for 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.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia piceoides classified as Critically Endangered?
Euphorbia piceoides 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 piceoides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.
Where does Euphorbia piceoides live?
Euphorbia piceoides occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia piceoides?
The main threats to Euphorbia piceoides 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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