VU

Leucas hagghierensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Leucas hagghierensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limited montane woodland habitat is increasingly fragmented by overgrazing from introduced livestock. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized highland ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by potentially altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to the montane woodlands and highland areas of Socotra Island, typically occurring in rocky outcrops and woodland margins at higher elevations. It inhabits specialized microhabitats within the island's unique dragon's blood tree forests and associated shrubland communities.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leucas hagghierensis classified as Vulnerable?
Leucas hagghierensis 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. Leucas hagghierensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limited montane woodland habitat is increasingly fragmented by overgrazing from introduced livestock. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized highland ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by potentially altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic plant's survival.
Where does Leucas hagghierensis live?
Leucas hagghierensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leucas hagghierensis?
The main threats to Leucas hagghierensis 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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