VU

Ipomoea paolii

Unknown

Overview

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

Ipomoea paolii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mediterranean region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and rocky habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ipomoea paolii typically inhabits rocky coastal areas, dry scrublands, and Mediterranean maquis vegetation. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in semi-arid environments with limestone substrates.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ipomoea paolii classified as Vulnerable?
Ipomoea paolii 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. Ipomoea paolii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mediterranean region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and rocky habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid environment.
Where does Ipomoea paolii live?
Ipomoea paolii occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ipomoea paolii?
The main threats to Ipomoea paolii 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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