VU

Launaea picridioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Launaea picridioides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing across its Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while overgrazing by livestock has degraded the sandy coastal habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate balance of its specialized ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy coastal areas, maritime dunes, and semi-arid Mediterranean scrublands. It typically grows in well-drained sandy soils near coastlines and in open areas with sparse vegetation cover.

Rocky areas· majorDesert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Launaea picridioides classified as Vulnerable?
Launaea picridioides 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. Launaea picridioides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing across its Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while overgrazing by livestock has degraded the sandy coastal habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate balance of its specialized ecosystem.
Where does Launaea picridioides live?
Launaea picridioides occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Launaea picridioides?
The main threats to Launaea picridioides 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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