VU

Pyrostria socotrana

Unknown

Overview

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

Pyrostria socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation structure. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Development pressures and infrastructure expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat for this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pyrostria socotrana is endemic to Socotra Island, Yemen, where it inhabits rocky slopes and wadis in semi-arid shrubland and woodland areas. The species typically grows in well-drained soils among granite outcrops and limestone formations at various elevations across the island's diverse topography.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE

EN

Arachnothryx tacanensis

Declining
CR

Arachnothryx tenorioi

Unknown
VU

Aidia abeidii

Unknown
EN

Arachnothryx tuxtlensis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pyrostria socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Pyrostria socotrana 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. Pyrostria socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation structure. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Development pressures and infrastructure expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat for this endemic shrub.
Where does Pyrostria socotrana live?
Pyrostria socotrana 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 Pyrostria socotrana?
The main threats to Pyrostria socotrana 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.