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Mollugo brevipes

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Overview

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

Mollugo brevipes faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for the same ecological niches in its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species typically inhabits sandy soils and disturbed areas in coastal and semi-arid regions. It shows preference for open, well-drained substrates with minimal canopy cover.

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Mollugo cubensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollugo brevipes classified as Critically Endangered?
Mollugo brevipes 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. Mollugo brevipes faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for the same ecological niches in its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Mollugo brevipes live?
Mollugo brevipes 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 Mollugo brevipes?
The main threats to Mollugo brevipes 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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