VU

Farsetia socotrana

Unknown

Overview

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

Farsetia socotrana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limestone cliff and rocky outcrop habitats are increasingly disturbed by human activities. Overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has severely impacted the native vegetation communities that this endemic plant depends upon. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Farsetia socotrana is endemic to Socotra Island, where it grows on limestone cliffs, rocky outcrops, and steep slopes in arid mountainous terrain. The species typically occurs at elevations between 200-800 meters, favoring well-drained calcareous soils in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorMarine neritic· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Farsetia socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Farsetia socotrana 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. Farsetia socotrana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limestone cliff and rocky outcrop habitats are increasingly disturbed by human activities. Overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has severely impacted the native vegetation communities that this endemic plant depends upon. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems.
Where does Farsetia socotrana live?
Farsetia socotrana 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 Farsetia socotrana?
The main threats to Farsetia socotrana 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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