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Plagiolirion horsmannii

Unknown

Overview

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

Plagiolirion horsmannii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species inhabits specific microhabitats within limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops. It requires particular soil chemistry and moisture conditions found in crevices and cave entrances of its native limestone terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plagiolirion horsmannii classified as Critically Endangered?
Plagiolirion horsmannii 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. Plagiolirion horsmannii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Plagiolirion horsmannii live?
Plagiolirion horsmannii 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 Plagiolirion horsmannii?
The main threats to Plagiolirion horsmannii 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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