Eureiandra balfourii
VU

Eureiandra balfourii

Unknown

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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.

Eureiandra balfourii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range on Socotra Island. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which damages the unique succulent shrubland vegetation it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate water balance of its arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the arid succulent shrublands and rocky slopes of Socotra Island, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation adapted to the island's unique semi-desert conditions. It occurs at various elevations across the island's distinctive limestone plateaus and granite mountains.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eureiandra balfourii classified as Vulnerable?
Eureiandra balfourii 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. Eureiandra balfourii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range on Socotra Island. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which damages the unique succulent shrubland vegetation it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate water balance of its arid habitat.
Where does Eureiandra balfourii live?
Eureiandra balfourii occurs in Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eureiandra balfourii?
The main threats to Eureiandra balfourii 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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