VU

Polycarpaea kuriensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Polycarpaea kuriensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Kuri Islands, where harsh climatic conditions and volcanic activity pose ongoing risks to the small population. The species' vulnerability is compounded by its limited dispersal ability and the potential for catastrophic events to eliminate entire subpopulations. Human activities, though minimal in this remote location, could still impact the fragile coastal and rocky habitats where this endemic plant persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Polycarpaea kuriensis is endemic to the Kuri Islands (Kuril Islands) in the North Pacific, where it inhabits coastal rocky areas, cliff faces, and volcanic substrates. The species has adapted to the harsh maritime climate and nutrient-poor soils characteristic of these remote volcanic islands.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polycarpaea kuriensis classified as Vulnerable?
Polycarpaea kuriensis 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. Polycarpaea kuriensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Kuri Islands, where harsh climatic conditions and volcanic activity pose ongoing risks to the small population. The species' vulnerability is compounded by its limited dispersal ability and the potential for catastrophic events to eliminate entire subpopulations. Human activities, though minimal in this remote location, could still impact the fragile coastal and rocky habitats where this endemic plant persists.
Where does Polycarpaea kuriensis live?
Polycarpaea kuriensis occurs in Socotra, and Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polycarpaea kuriensis?
The main threats to Polycarpaea kuriensis 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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