CR

Plakothira frutescens

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plakothira frutescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Plakothira frutescens 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. 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.
Where does Plakothira frutescens live?
Plakothira frutescens 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 Plakothira frutescens?
The main threats to Plakothira frutescens 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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