VU

Hypericum balfourii

Unknown

Overview

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

Hypericum balfourii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range in Socotra Island. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which damages the fragile endemic plant communities of the island's highlands. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures affecting the specialized microclimates this endemic hypericum requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the montane shrublands and rocky slopes of Socotra Island's highlands, typically growing at elevations between 400-1,500 meters. It thrives in the island's unique semi-arid montane ecosystem, often found among granite outcrops and in areas with seasonal moisture retention.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypericum balfourii classified as Vulnerable?
Hypericum balfourii 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. Hypericum balfourii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range in Socotra Island. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by introduced livestock, which damages the fragile endemic plant communities of the island's highlands. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures affecting the specialized microclimates this endemic hypericum requires.
Where does Hypericum balfourii live?
Hypericum balfourii 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 Hypericum balfourii?
The main threats to Hypericum balfourii 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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