Seychellea sechellarum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Seychellea sechellarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal development and tourism infrastructure expand across the Seychelles. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can destroy the fragile coastal habitats where this endemic species persists.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits coastal areas and low-elevation forests of the Seychelles islands, typically found in sandy soils and rocky crevices near the shoreline. It occurs in both natural coastal vegetation and disturbed areas, but requires specific soil conditions and moisture levels to survive.
