VU

Pulicaria vieraeoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Pulicaria vieraeoides faces severe pressure from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Canary Islands range. The species' restricted distribution to coastal and low-elevation areas makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from construction projects. Invasive plant species compete directly with native populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Canary Islands species inhabits coastal areas, rocky slopes, and dry scrublands at low to moderate elevations. It typically grows in well-drained soils within the islands' unique volcanic landscape, often in areas with Mediterranean-like climate conditions.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pulicaria vieraeoides classified as Vulnerable?
Pulicaria vieraeoides 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. Pulicaria vieraeoides faces severe pressure from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Canary Islands range. The species' restricted distribution to coastal and low-elevation areas makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from construction projects. Invasive plant species compete directly with native populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic requires for survival.
Where does Pulicaria vieraeoides live?
Pulicaria vieraeoides 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 Pulicaria vieraeoides?
The main threats to Pulicaria vieraeoides 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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