CR

Limonium jovibarba

Unknown

Overview

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

Limonium jovibarba faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along the Mediterranean coastline where it occurs. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction activities and trampling by tourists. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea level rise and increased storm intensity, which can erode the coastal cliffs and rocky shores essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic sea lavender species inhabits rocky coastal cliffs, limestone crevices, and salt-tolerant coastal vegetation zones along the Mediterranean. It typically grows in areas with high salt exposure and well-drained rocky substrates where few other plant species can survive.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Limonium jovibarba classified as Critically Endangered?
Limonium jovibarba 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. Limonium jovibarba faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along the Mediterranean coastline where it occurs. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction activities and trampling by tourists. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea level rise and increased storm intensity, which can erode the coastal cliffs and rocky shores essential for its survival.
Where does Limonium jovibarba live?
Limonium jovibarba 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 Limonium jovibarba?
The main threats to Limonium jovibarba 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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