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Skottsbergia paradoxa

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Overview

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

Skottsbergia paradoxa faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic shrub for resources and habitat space. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' narrow tolerance range. Human activities including grazing and trampling in its restricted island habitat further fragment and degrade the limited populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub is restricted to the remote subantarctic islands, where it grows in exposed coastal areas and rocky slopes with sparse vegetation. It typically occupies well-drained sites with minimal soil development in the harsh maritime climate of its island home.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Skottsbergia paradoxa classified as Endangered?
Skottsbergia paradoxa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Skottsbergia paradoxa faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic shrub for resources and habitat space. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' narrow tolerance range. Human activities including grazing and trampling in its restricted island habitat further fragment and degrade the limited populations.
Where does Skottsbergia paradoxa live?
Skottsbergia paradoxa 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 Skottsbergia paradoxa?
The main threats to Skottsbergia paradoxa 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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