CR

Obetia aldabrensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Obetia aldabrensis faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics on Aldabra Atoll. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events including cyclones and sea-level rise. Human activities and introduced herbivores further degrade the limited coastal scrubland habitat essential for this endemic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Obetia aldabrensis is endemic to Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles, where it inhabits coastal scrubland and low-lying areas near the shoreline. The species grows in sandy soils and coral-derived substrates typical of raised coral atolls in the western Indian Ocean.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Obetia aldabrensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Obetia aldabrensis 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. Obetia aldabrensis faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics on Aldabra Atoll. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events including cyclones and sea-level rise. Human activities and introduced herbivores further degrade the limited coastal scrubland habitat essential for this endemic plant's survival.
Where does Obetia aldabrensis live?
Obetia aldabrensis 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 Obetia aldabrensis?
The main threats to Obetia aldabrensis 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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