ENEndangered
Portulaca sclerocarpa
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PORTULACACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Portulaca sclerocarpa classified as Endangered?
Portulaca sclerocarpa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Portulaca sclerocarpa live?
Portulaca sclerocarpa occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Portulaca sclerocarpa?
The main threats to Portulaca sclerocarpa are 11.2, 5.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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