Gossypium lobatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gossypium lobatum faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its native dry forest and scrubland ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate balance of its arid ecosystem.
Habitat
Gossypium lobatum inhabits dry tropical forests, scrublands, and rocky coastal areas in the Galápagos Islands. The species thrives in arid environments with well-drained soils and is adapted to the unique volcanic terrain and salt-tolerant conditions of its island ecosystem.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MALVACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gossypium lobatum classified as Endangered?
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