CR

Jubaia aethiopica

Unknown

Overview

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

Jubaia aethiopica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Ethiopian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which degrades the specialized rocky outcrop habitats it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the arid ecosystems where this critically endangered species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Jubaia aethiopica inhabits rocky outcrops and cliff faces in arid and semi-arid regions of Ethiopia. The species is adapted to harsh, drought-prone environments with sparse vegetation and requires specific microhabitat conditions found on limestone and sandstone formations.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Jubaia aethiopica classified as Critically Endangered?
Jubaia aethiopica is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Jubaia aethiopica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Ethiopian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which degrades the specialized rocky outcrop habitats it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the arid ecosystems where this critically endangered species persists.
Where does Jubaia aethiopica live?
Jubaia aethiopica occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Jubaia aethiopica?
The main threats to Jubaia aethiopica 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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