VU

Lecocarpus lecocarpoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Lecocarpus lecocarpoides faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic Galápagos shrub for limited resources on its restricted island habitats. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and cattle, has significantly reduced suitable growing areas through trampling and overgrazing. The species' extremely limited distribution across only a few Galápagos islands makes entire populations vulnerable to single catastrophic events such as volcanic eruptions or severe weather patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the arid and semi-arid coastal zones of the Galápagos Islands, typically growing in rocky areas and dry scrublands at low elevations. It thrives in the harsh, salt-tolerant conditions characteristic of the archipelago's unique desert-like coastal ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lecocarpus lecocarpoides classified as Vulnerable?
Lecocarpus lecocarpoides 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. Lecocarpus lecocarpoides faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic Galápagos shrub for limited resources on its restricted island habitats. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and cattle, has significantly reduced suitable growing areas through trampling and overgrazing. The species' extremely limited distribution across only a few Galápagos islands makes entire populations vulnerable to single catastrophic events such as volcanic eruptions or severe weather patterns.
Where does Lecocarpus lecocarpoides live?
Lecocarpus lecocarpoides occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lecocarpus lecocarpoides?
The main threats to Lecocarpus lecocarpoides 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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