CR

Agave kavandivi

Declining

Overview

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

Agave kavandivi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for ornamental trade, as agaves are highly sought after by succulent enthusiasts. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance this desert-adapted species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered agave inhabits arid rocky slopes and desert scrublands, typically growing on limestone substrates in areas with well-drained soils. The species is adapted to extreme drought conditions and requires specific microhabitat conditions found in its native desert ecosystem.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave kavandivi classified as Critically Endangered?
Agave kavandivi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Agave kavandivi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for ornamental trade, as agaves are highly sought after by succulent enthusiasts. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance this desert-adapted species requires.
Where does Agave kavandivi live?
Agave kavandivi 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 Agave kavandivi?
The main threats to Agave kavandivi 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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