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Peponium sublitorale

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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.

Peponium sublitorale faces severe threats from coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its coastal habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural purposes may also impact remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal areas and near-shore environments, typically found in sandy or rocky substrates close to the ocean. It occupies a very narrow ecological niche in littoral zones where it can tolerate salt spray and maritime conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peponium sublitorale classified as Critically Endangered?
Peponium sublitorale 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. Peponium sublitorale faces severe threats from coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its coastal habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural purposes may also impact remaining wild populations.
Where does Peponium sublitorale live?
Peponium sublitorale 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 Peponium sublitorale?
The main threats to Peponium sublitorale 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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