CR

Euphorbia razafindratsirae

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Overview

Euphorbia razafindratsirae is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Euphorbia razafindratsirae faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in Madagascar's remaining dry forests. Agricultural expansion, charcoal production, and livestock grazing have dramatically reduced its native spiny forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from individual clearing events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy succulent inhabits the spiny forests and dry deciduous woodlands of southwestern Madagascar. It grows in well-drained sandy and rocky soils typical of the region's arid ecosystems, often associated with other drought-adapted euphorbias and endemic flora.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia razafindratsirae classified as Critically Endangered?
Euphorbia razafindratsirae 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 razafindratsirae faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in Madagascar's remaining dry forests. Agricultural expansion, charcoal production, and livestock grazing have dramatically reduced its native spiny forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from individual clearing events.
Where does Euphorbia razafindratsirae live?
Euphorbia razafindratsirae occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia razafindratsirae?
The main threats to Euphorbia razafindratsirae are 5.3, 5.4, 7.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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