ENEndangered
Dioscorea comorensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in DIOSCOREACEAE
Threatened in Comoros
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dioscorea comorensis classified as Endangered?
Dioscorea comorensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dioscorea comorensis live?
Dioscorea comorensis occurs in Comoros, Mauritius, and Mayotte. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dioscorea comorensis?
The main threats to Dioscorea comorensis are 12.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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