CR

Exocarpos psilotiformis

Unknown

Overview

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

Exocarpos psilotiformis faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this parasitic shrub for host plants, further reducing its reproductive success and survival rates.

Threat summary

Habitat

This parasitic shrub inhabits coastal heathlands and open woodlands, typically growing as a hemiparasite on the roots of various native shrubs and trees. It occurs in sandy soils and rocky outcrops within Mediterranean-climate regions, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Exocarpos psilotiformis classified as Critically Endangered?
Exocarpos psilotiformis 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. Exocarpos psilotiformis faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this parasitic shrub for host plants, further reducing its reproductive success and survival rates.
Where does Exocarpos psilotiformis live?
Exocarpos psilotiformis 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 Exocarpos psilotiformis?
The main threats to Exocarpos psilotiformis 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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