VUVulnerable
Azorean Quillwort
Isoetes azorica
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in ISOETACEAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Azorean Quillwort classified as Vulnerable?
Azorean Quillwort 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Azorean Quillwort live?
Azorean Quillwort occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Azorean Quillwort?
The main threats to Azorean Quillwort are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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