VU

Gymnocarpos bracteatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Gymnocarpos bracteatus faces severe pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and camels, which prevents natural regeneration and damages existing plants. Urban expansion and infrastructure development across its limited range in the Arabian Peninsula continue to fragment and destroy critical habitat. Climate change intensifies drought conditions in its already arid environment, reducing the species' ability to survive prolonged dry periods.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits rocky slopes, wadis, and sandy plains in extremely arid desert environments of the Arabian Peninsula. It typically grows in areas with minimal annual rainfall, often associated with other drought-adapted shrubs and sparse vegetation communities.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gymnocarpos bracteatus classified as Vulnerable?
Gymnocarpos bracteatus 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. Gymnocarpos bracteatus faces severe pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and camels, which prevents natural regeneration and damages existing plants. Urban expansion and infrastructure development across its limited range in the Arabian Peninsula continue to fragment and destroy critical habitat. Climate change intensifies drought conditions in its already arid environment, reducing the species' ability to survive prolonged dry periods.
Where does Gymnocarpos bracteatus live?
Gymnocarpos bracteatus 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 Gymnocarpos bracteatus?
The main threats to Gymnocarpos bracteatus 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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