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Sophora saxicola

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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.

Sophora saxicola faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic shrub in its rocky coastal environments. Urban development and infrastructure expansion along New Zealand's coastlines continue to fragment and destroy critical habitat patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the species' specialized rock crevice microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Zealand shrub occupies rocky coastal cliffs, limestone outcrops, and crevices in coastal and inland rocky areas. It typically grows in well-drained, alkaline soils within rock formations that provide protection from harsh winds and salt spray.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sophora saxicola classified as Endangered?
Sophora saxicola 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. Sophora saxicola faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic shrub in its rocky coastal environments. Urban development and infrastructure expansion along New Zealand's coastlines continue to fragment and destroy critical habitat patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the species' specialized rock crevice microhabitats.
Where does Sophora saxicola live?
Sophora saxicola occurs in Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sophora saxicola?
The main threats to Sophora saxicola 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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