Pia di Palomba
CR

Pia di Palomba

Portulaca elatior

Unknown

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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.

Portulaca elatior faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to urban development, agricultural expansion, and coastal development pressures across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change and sea-level rise pose additional risks to coastal populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This succulent herb typically inhabits sandy coastal areas, rocky outcrops, and disturbed soils in Mediterranean and subtropical regions. It occurs in open, well-drained habitats including coastal dunes, cliff faces, and marginal agricultural lands at low to moderate elevations.

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CR

Portulaca cubensis

Unknown
Silk-Cotton PurslaneEN

Silk-Cotton Purslane

Portulaca halimoides

Unknown
Cuban purslaneEN

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Portulaca biloba

Unknown

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Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

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VU

Achala Escuerzo-Frog

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CR

Trichomycterus ramosus

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CR

Rio Treefrog

Boana claresignata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pia di Palomba classified as Critically Endangered?
Pia di Palomba 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. Portulaca elatior faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to urban development, agricultural expansion, and coastal development pressures across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change and sea-level rise pose additional risks to coastal populations.
Where does Pia di Palomba live?
Pia di Palomba occurs in Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean Netherlands, and Colombia (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pia di Palomba?
The main threats to Pia di Palomba 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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