CR

Euphorbia thulinii

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia thulinii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This succulent euphorbia inhabits arid rocky slopes and semi-desert areas in the Horn of Africa, typically growing on limestone outcrops and gravelly soils. It occurs in open, sparsely vegetated landscapes at elevations between 500-1500 meters in extremely dry conditions.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia thulinii classified as Critically Endangered?
Euphorbia thulinii 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 thulinii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its arid habitat.
Where does Euphorbia thulinii live?
Euphorbia thulinii occurs in Somalia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia thulinii?
The main threats to Euphorbia thulinii 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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