VU

Hemicrambe townsendii

Unknown

Overview

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

Hemicrambe townsendii faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along the Canary Islands' shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized cliff-face habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and road construction that fragment its already limited rocky coastal populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can erode the volcanic cliff substrates essential for this endemic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Canary Islands species inhabits rocky coastal cliffs and volcanic outcrops, typically growing in crevices and on ledges of basaltic substrates. It occurs in the lower coastal zone where it tolerates salt spray and harsh maritime conditions.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hemicrambe townsendii classified as Vulnerable?
Hemicrambe townsendii 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. Hemicrambe townsendii faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along the Canary Islands' shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized cliff-face habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and road construction that fragment its already limited rocky coastal populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can erode the volcanic cliff substrates essential for this endemic plant's survival.
Where does Hemicrambe townsendii live?
Hemicrambe townsendii 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 Hemicrambe townsendii?
The main threats to Hemicrambe townsendii 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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