VU

Plocama putorioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Plocama putorioides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range, particularly through urban development and agricultural expansion in coastal areas. Overgrazing by livestock has severely impacted the shrubland communities where this species occurs, while climate change-induced drought stress threatens its already restricted populations. The species' narrow ecological requirements and fragmented distribution make it especially vulnerable to these cumulative pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry Mediterranean shrublands and rocky slopes, typically found in coastal and semi-coastal areas with calcareous soils. It occurs in degraded maquis vegetation and open scrubland communities, often on disturbed sites between 0-500 meters elevation.

Shrubland· major

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EN

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CR

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VU

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plocama putorioides classified as Vulnerable?
Plocama putorioides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Plocama putorioides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range, particularly through urban development and agricultural expansion in coastal areas. Overgrazing by livestock has severely impacted the shrubland communities where this species occurs, while climate change-induced drought stress threatens its already restricted populations. The species' narrow ecological requirements and fragmented distribution make it especially vulnerable to these cumulative pressures.
Where does Plocama putorioides live?
Plocama putorioides 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 Plocama putorioides?
The main threats to Plocama putorioides 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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