Plakothira frutescens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Plakothira frutescens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Habitat
Plakothira frutescens inhabits specialized rocky outcrops and cliff faces in arid and semi-arid regions. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with well-drained soils and particular moisture regimes found in these geological formations.